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Patient Education Resources

79 Patient Education Resources

Esophageal Motility Pressure Studies - VG Site

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0273

This test is done to look at your swallowing muscles and the pressure in your esophagus (tube that connects your mouth to your stomach). The pamphlet describes where you go for your test, how to get ready, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test. This pamphlet is also available in Simplified Chinese.

Examen du champ visuel

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2100

Un examen du champ visuel mesure votre vision périphérique et votre vision périphérique moyenne (vision de côté). Ce dépliant vous explique comment vous préparer à l’examen, le déroulement de l'examen et précise si vous pouvez conduire après l'examen et comment obtenir les résultats. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Exercise ECG/EKG Stress Test

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WG85-0005

An exercise ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram) stress test measures your heart’s reaction to activity. This pamphlet explains why and how an exercise ECG/EKG stress test is done and what to expect. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy - VG Site

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0188

A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test to look at part of your lower bowel and rectum (bum). This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

Flexible sigmoidoscopy [Arabic]

| .pdf | PRINT CODE AR85-1478

منظارالقولون السيني المرن A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test of part of the lower bowel. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in English and French.

Fluorescein Angiography (FA)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0132

Fluorescein angiography (FA) shows the blood flow in your retina. It lets your eye doctor find any problems. Topics include: getting ready for the test, day of treatment, how the test is done, and what to expect after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Gastroscopie - Site VG

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1504

Une gastroscopie est un examen de l'œsophage, de l'estomac et du duodénum. Le dépliant traite des risques possibles, de la façon dont l'examen est fait, de la manière de vous y préparer et des soins après l'examen. This pamphlet is also available in English and Arabic.

Gastroscopy - VG Site

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0040

A gastroscopy is a test of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. This pamphlet describes possible risks, getting ready for the test, how it is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

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