Patient Education Resources

Venous Leg Ulcers

This pamphlet explains what venous leg ulcers are, what causes them, what the symptoms are, how they are treated, and how you can prevent them from coming back.

Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)

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.

Ventricular Drain

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cushions the brain and spinal cord and sometimes requires the use of a ventricular drain. This pamphlet explains how the drain is inserted, what will happen when the drain is in place, how the drain is taken out, and the possible risks.

Veterans’ Service Falls Management Program - Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building (VMB)

Falls among older adults are common. This pamphlet explains when falls happen, if you are at risk of falling, and what you can do to lower your risk.

Viral Gastroenteritis - Diarrhea and Vomiting

This pamphlet explains how you can get viral gastroenteritis, the symptoms of viral gastroenteritis, how it is treated, what infection prevention and control (IPAC) steps will be taken while you are in the hospital, and what will happen when you go home. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Virtual Oncology: A Guide for Cancer Patients

Virtual Oncology is a service available to residents living outside Sydney or Halifax. Virtual Oncology connects you and your local nurse or doctor with your cancer doctor in Sydney or Halifax by using a secure video camera, microphone and monitor. The pamphlet describes what you need to bring to the appointment, what will happen, and common concerns.

Virus Coxsackie (maladie mains-pieds-bouche et herpangine)

Ce dépliant explique ce qu'est le virus Coxsackie, comment il se propage, quels sont les symptômes qu'il provoque et ce qu'il faut surveiller si votre enfant a le virus. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Visual Field Testing

A visual field test measures your peripheral and mid-peripheral vision (side vision). The pamphlet explains how to prepare for the test, how the test is done, and how to get your test results. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Vivre avec un stimulateur cardiaque (pacemaker)

Ce dépliant explique comment votre cœur bat, ce qui se passe si vous avez des problèmes de rythme cardiaque, ce qu'est un stimulateur cardiaque, comment se déroule l'intervention, ce qui se passera après l'intervention et les soins nécessaires à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Vivre avec une insuffisance cardiaque

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.