A foot ulcer is an open sore that happens below the ankle. This pamphlet explains who is at risk for a diabetic foot ulcer, and how to know if you have diabetic neuropathy (a type of nerve damage that can happen if you have diabetes) or a diabetic foot ulcer. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Digoxin is a medication used to treat heart failure and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). This pamphlet explains how to take digoxin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.
In dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), the heart muscle becomes weak. This pamphlet gives the causes of DCM, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Further resources also given.
Un dispositif d’assistance ventriculaire (DAV) peut être recommandé pour les candidats éventuels à une transplantation cardiaque. Le DAV agit comme un ventricule du cœur en pompant le sang dans l’organisme. La présente brochure décrit les types de DAV, l’implantation d’un DAV, les risques de la chirurgie et ce à quoi s’attendre après l’opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.
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.
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.
An echocardiogram shows 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 happens during and after the test, and how long it will take. This pamphlet is also available in French.
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.
Electrophysiology studies (EPS) are procedures that check your heart’s electrical system. This pamphlet explains why and how an EPS is done, how to get ready for the procedure, how long it takes, and what to expect after.
This pamphlet explains what an aneurysm is and how it is treated. It outlines the advantages, disadvantages, and possible complications of EVAR compared to open surgery. What will happen before, during, and after surgery is explained.