The Inherited Heart Disease Clinic is for people with a suspected or diagnosed heart problem that may be inherited (passed from parents to their children). This pamphlet explains how to get referred to the Clinic, how to get ready for your appointment, and what will happen during and after your appointment.
This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your family member is admitted to the I/CCU.
This pamphlet answers questions you may have after having a heart attack. It includes ways to lower your risk factors for heart disease, medications, and more.
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) finds and corrects dangerous fast heart rates that start in the bottom of your heart. This pamphlet explains how your heart beats, what happens if you have problems with your heartbeat, what an ICD is, and what will happen after your procedure.
This pamphlet explains how your heart beats, what happens if you have problems with your heartbeat, what a pacemaker is, how the procedure is done, what will happen after your procedure, and your care at home. This pamphlet is also available in French.
LQTS is a rare disease that can change your heart's electrical activity leading to abnormal heart rhythms. The pamphlet explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and activity guidelines.
Ce dépliant explique comment utiliser un tensiomètre ambulatoire. Il fournit également de l'information sur l'endroit où retourner le tensiomètre lorsque vous avez terminé. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Metformin is a medication used to help lower high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This pamphlet explains how to take metformin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.
This pamphlet explains what this medication is used for and how to take it. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet describes the following non-invasive tests: Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) blood flow test, treadmill exercise test, arterial duplex test, carotid duplex evaluation, venous duplex ultrasound, and blood flow evaluation of fingers and/or toes.