Patient Education Resources

Vascular Surgery: How Medication Helps

Vedolizumab (Entyvio®) Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

This pamphlet gives information about what vedolizumab is, who should not take vedolizumab, how vedolizumab works, how vedolizumab is given, and possible side effects.

Vegetarian Variety

It is important to eat a variety of foods when you follow a vegetarian eating plan. This pamphlet explains the types of vegetarian eating plans, nutrients (protein, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and omega 3 fats), and vegetarian foods you may not have heard of.

Velphoro® (Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Velphoro® is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorous in the blood. This pamphlet explains what phosphorous does and why someone with with chronic kidney disease (CKD) needs to take this medication.

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.