The Cardiology Service provides various tests, procedures, and other care to heart patients. This pamphlet details the different cardiology units at the QE II and members of your health care team. It also includes what you and your support person(s) should know about your hospital stay.
The Jordan Boyd Inherited Heart Disease Clinic is for people with a suspected or diagnosed heart problem that may be inherited (passed from parents to their children). This pamphlet explains how to get referred to the Clinic, how to get ready for your appointment, and what will happen during and after your appointment.
The pamphlet explains why you may need a TEVAR, how it is done, and what to expect before, during, and after your surgery. Symptoms that need medical attention are included.
This pamphlet explains what a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is and why you may need one. Topics include getting ready for your TAVI, what to expect, the day of and the day after your TAVI, and going home.
Le vaporisateur de nitroglycérine (nitro) est utilisé pour traiter la douleur ou les malaises thoraciques (à la poitrine). Ce dépliant explique pourquoi vous pourriez avoir besoin de ce médicament, comment le prendre, quels en sont les effets secondaires et comment le conserver. This pamphlet is also available in English (QV85-0278).
A VAD acts like the heart’s ventricle by pumping blood throughout the body. This pamphlet describes the types of VADs, what will happen during surgery, risks, and what to expect after.
Un défibrillateur cardioverteur implantable (DCI) détecte et corrige les rythmes cardiaques rapides et dangereux qui prennent naissance dans la partie inférieure du cœur. Ce document explique ce qu’est un défibrillateur cardioverteur implantable (DCI) et ce qui se passera après votre intervention. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce document explique ce que sont les troubles du rythme cardiaque, ce qu’est un stimulateur cardiaque et comment il est posé ainsi que ce qui se passera après votre intervention. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce document décrit ce qu’est une insuffisance cardiaque, comment elle se manifeste, comment elle est diagnostiquée et comment la gérer. Une liste de ressources est également incluse. This pamphlet is also available in English.
A MIBI (also called a sestamibi) test is done to check the blood flow to your heart. This pamphlet explains why you may need this test, how it is done, how to get ready for it, and when you will get the results.