Patient Education Resources

Colonoscopy - VG Site [Simplified Chinese]

结肠镜检查 维多利亚综合 VG 医院

Coloscopie - Site VG

La coloscopie est un examen du gros intestin (côlon). La brochure décrit les risques, la préparation en vue de l’examen, la façon dont l’examen est effectué et les soins qui suivent. This pamphlet is also available in English (WI85-0211).

Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA): Halifax Infirmary

Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) is a test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to your heart. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the test, and what will happen during and after the test.

Could Colorectal Cancer in My Family Be Hereditary?

Some colorectal cancer is hereditary (passed down through a family). This pamphlet lists the signs of hereditary colorectal cancer, how to be tested, and the conditions for testing if colorectal cancer is hereditary.

CT Scan

CT scans give detailed pictures of bones and soft tissue organs. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the scan, what happens during the scan, questions about breastfeeding after the scan, side effects, how long it will take, and when to expect results. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Deep Breath Hold Technique

This pamphlet explains the deep breath hold technique used during CT scans, and how it effects your scan and treatment.

Dobutamine® Stress Echocardiogram

A DSE is done to find out if there are any blockages in the arteries that supply your heart and, if so, how severe they are. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, who will do the test, what happens during the test, and what to expect after.

ECG à l’effort

La brochure décrit ce qu’est un électrocardiogramme (ECG) à l’effort et les raisons pour lesquelles il est effectué. Elle explique comment se préparer au test et la façon dont il est fait. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram is a test to measure the size, shape, movement, and flow of blood through the heart. This pamphlet reviews how to get ready for the test, who will do the test, what will happen during and after the test, and how long it will take. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Échocardiogramme

Un échocardiogramme est un examen du cœur sans douleur et sans danger. Le présent livret précise comment se préparer pour l’examen, qui fait l’examen, ce qui se passe pendant et après l’examen et la durée de l’examen. This pamphlet is also available in English.