Patient Education Resources

Hepatic Encephalopathy

This pamphlet explains what hepatic encephalopathy is, what can trigger it, symptoms, and treatment.

Liver Transplant Physiotherapy Program

This pamphlet explains why it is important to stay active while you wait for your liver transplant. It includes strengthening and cardio exercises and diagrams. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Liver Transplant Support Requirements

You must have a support person (like a partner, caregiver, friend, or family member) to help you before and after your liver transplant. This pamphlet explains common roles for support persons before and after transplant.

Living With Advanced Liver Disease

This pamphlet explains where to go for your appointment with a liver specialist, how the liver works, and how to manage the symptoms of advance liver disease.

Passer un fibroscan

Ce dépliant explique ce qui se passe avant, pendant et après un fibroscan. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Programme de physiothérapie avant une transplantation du foie

Les personnes qui sont en meilleure condition physique avant leur opération sont plus susceptibles de récupérer plus rapidement et avec moins de complications. Dans la brochure, on explique l’importance de l’activité et on présente un programme qui comprend des exercices de renforcement et des exercices cardiovasculaires. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Testing for Esophageal Varices (Portal Hypertension)

Cirrhosis is a type of liver disease. Over time, it scars the liver. Varices are blood vessels that have expanded (gotten bigger). This pamphlet explains how varices are diagnosed and what you need to know about the test.

Transjugular Liver Biopsy - Valley Regional Hospital

A transjugular liver biopsy is done to remove a small piece of tissue from your liver using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a liver biopsy, and follow-up care.

Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Liver Biopsy - Valley Regional Hospital

An ultrasound guided percutaneous liver biopsy is done to remove at least 3 tiny pieces of tissue from your liver using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a liver biopsy, and follow-up care.

Waiting for Your Liver Transplant

This pamphlet explains what to expect while waiting for your liver transplant. Topics include your transplant assessment, common tests, waiting period, and research. Information about getting ready for the day a liver is donated, getting the call when a liver is available, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery is provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.