Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is when fatty materials called plaque build up in the arteries that supply blood to the brain, organs, and limbs (arms and legs). This pamphlet explains what PAD is, how to find out if you have PAD, what problems PAD can cause, and how PAD is treated.
During a PFO or an ASD closure, a puncture is made in your groin so that the doctor can put a special catheter (tube) into your vein. This pamphlet explains what to bring to the hospital, what to expect before, during and after the procedure.
La présente brochure vous explique comment préparer votre peau avant une opération à cœur ouvert en utilisant des lingettes imbibées de gluconate de chlorhexidine à 2%. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains how to prepare your skin before open heart surgery using 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) cloths. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet provides specific instructions on how to clean your skin using CHG wipes before your surgery. What to expect and instructions for showering, shaving, and using personal care products are listed.
La présente publication explique ce qu’est un caillot de sang et ce qui en provoque la formation, ce que votre équipe de soins de santé fera pour vous protéger contre la formation d’un caillot de sang, les symptômes de la présence potentielle d’un caillot de sang et ce que vous pouvez faire pour prévenir la formation d’un caillot de sang. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet will explain what blood clots are and why they happen, indications you may have a blood clot, and how you and your health care team can prevent blood clots. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Pulmonary hypertension causes high blood pressure (hypertension) in the blood vessels that connect your heart and lungs (pulmonary arteries). PAH is pulmonary hypertension that is caused by a progressive (gets worse over time) disease. This pamphlet explains what causes PAH, why you have been referred to the PAH Program, how the PAH Program will help you, and how PAH is treated.
The Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative was developed by surgeons to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of surgical care. The program makes hospitals aware of issues you may have during or after surgery. It also uses information from your 1-year follow-up visit to check for long-term complications.
This test will help your cardiologist (heart doctor) find the cause of your heart problem and recommend treatment. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the test, how the test is done, risks, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French.