QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Starting Saturday, December 14, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department will change to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.
Ce dépliant porte sur le suivi et la surveillance de la tension (pression) artérielle à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Telemetry is a way of recording and monitoring your heart’s rate and rhythm while you are in the hospital. This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are having telemetry done. This pamphlet is also available in French.
La présente brochure répond aux questions suivantes : pourquoi utilise-t-on la télésurveillance, comment procède-t-on et quoi faire en cas de problèmes. This pamphlet is also available in English.
The Cardiology Service provides various tests, procedures, and other care to heart patients. This pamphlet details the different cardiology units at the QE II and members of your health care team. Includes what you and your support person(s) should know about your hospital stay.
The Jordan Boyd 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.
The pamphlet outlines the benefits of TEVAR compared to open repair, and possible complications of this surgery.
TTP stands for thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura. In TTP, the linings of your blood vessels are damaged. This causes very small clots to form that can block the blood flow in your body. This pamphlet looks at causes, symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent injury or bleeding problems.
Ticagrelor (Brilinta®) is a medication used with low-dose Aspirin® to lower your risk of having a heart attack. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, what to do if you miss a dose, medications to avoid, side effects, and how to store this medication.
Ce document explique à quoi sert ce médicament et comment le prendre. Vous y découvrirez également ce qu’il faut faire si vous oubliez une dose, des conseils de conservation, des conseils sur les médicaments et les aliments à éviter et des avertissements. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains what a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is and why you may need one. Topics include getting ready for your TAVI, what to expect, the day of and the day after your TAVI, and going home.