Hepatic Encephalopathy
This pamphlet explains what hepatic encephalopathy is, what can trigger it, symptoms, and treatment.
22 Patient Education Resources
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.
Post-Liver Transplant Exercise Program
This pamphlet gives strengthening and cardiovascular (cardio) exercises to do after your liver transplant. It inclues diagrams.
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.
Social Work Support During Your Liver Transplant
This pamphlet explains how social workers are available to support you throughout your transplant experience. A list of additional resources is included.
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.