Patient Education Resources

Things You Can Do to Help Your Arthritis

Arthritis can cause pain and affect your mobility (movement). This can keep you from doing the things you want to do. This pamphlet gives tips to help better manage your pain and improve your function.

Thoracentesis

The pamphlet describes why a thoracentesis is done, how to get ready, where it is done, what happens before and during the thoracentesis, after care, and when to seek medical help.

Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)

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.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (TTP)

TTP stands for thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura. TTP damages the lining of your blood vessels. This causes very small clots to form that can block the blood flow in your body. This pamphlet looks at causes, symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent injury or bleeding problems.

Thyroid Disorders During Pregnancy

This pamphlet is for people who are pregnant or who are planning to get pregnant, and who are being tested for a thyroid disorder or have been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder. It explains what causes thyroid disorders, what hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are, and possible treatments.

Thyroid Eye Disease

This pamphlet explains how thyroid eye disease (also known as Graves’ eye disease) is diagnosed, what the treatment is, and what you can do to help. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Thyroid Gland and Parathyroid Gland Surgery

This pamphlet explains the types of thyroid gland and parathyroid gland surgeries. It also explains what to expect after surgery, how to care for your incision, and symptoms to watch for. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Thyroid Gland or Parathyroid Gland Surgery - Valley Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains the types of thyroid gland and parathyroid gland surgeries offered at Valley Regional Hospital. It also explains what to expect after surgery, how to care for your incision, and symptoms to watch for.

Ticagrelor

Ticagrelor (Brilinta®) is a medication used with low-dose Aspirin® to lower your risk of having a heart attack. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, what to do if you miss a dose, medications to avoid, side effects, and how to store this medication.

Timbre de nitroglycérine

Ce document explique à quoi sert ce médicament et comment le prendre. This pamphlet is also available in English.