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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Le vaporisateur de nitroglycérine (nitro) est utilisé pour traiter la douleur ou les malaises thoraciques (à la poitrine). Ce dépliant explique pourquoi vous pourriez avoir besoin de ce médicament, comment le prendre, quels en sont les effets secondaires et comment le conserver. This pamphlet is also available in English (QV85-0278).
A VAD acts like the heart’s ventricle by pumping blood throughout the body. This pamphlet describes the types of VADs, what will happen during surgery, risks, and what to expect after.
Ce dépliant explique comment votre cœur bat, ce qui se passe si vous avez des problèmes de rythme cardiaque, ce qu'est un stimulateur cardiaque, comment se déroule l'intervention, ce qui se passera après l'intervention et les soins nécessaires à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.