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Cardiac catheterization (dye test)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34441
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Cardiology Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0718
- Available Online
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This pamphlet will help you learn about having a cardiac catheterization (dye test) and what to expect after going home. This test shows the arteries that supply your heart muscle with oxygen, and how well your heart muscle and valves are working. This pamphlet describes how the test is done, getting ready for the test, and what will happen on the day of the test. What to expect if the test is done through your groin or wrist is explained. Information on what to expect after the test includes: …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Cardiology Services
- Alternate Title
- Dye test
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (17 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Heart Function Tests
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cardiac catheterization
- Heart function tests
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet will help you learn about having a cardiac catheterization (dye test) and what to expect after going home. This test shows the arteries that supply your heart muscle with oxygen, and how well your heart muscle and valves are working. This pamphlet describes how the test is done, getting ready for the test, and what will happen on the day of the test. What to expect if the test is done through your groin or wrist is explained. Information on what to expect after the test includes: when you can eat, medications, when you can take off the dressing, when you can have a bath, when you can go home, and when you can drive. What to do if you have bleeding and when to seek medical attention is explained. The French version of this pamphlet 1120, "Cathétérisme cardiaque (examen avec colorant)", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology Services, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 0718
Cathétérisme cardiaque (examen avec colorant)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35101
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Cardiology Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1120
- Available Online
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Ce document contient des informations sur la procédure de cathétérisme cardiaque (examen avec colorant) et sur ce à quoi vous devez vous attendre après votre retour chez vous. Cet examen permet de voir les artères qui alimentent votre muscle cardiaque en oxygène et de voir si votre muscle cardiaque et vos valves fonctionnent bien. Ce document décrit comment la procédure est effectuée, comment vous devez vous préparer et ce qui se passera le jour de l’examen. Vous verrez ce à quoi vous devez vou…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Cardiology Services
- Alternate Title
- Cardiac Catheterization (Dye Test)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (17 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Heart Function Tests
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cardiac catherization
- Heart function tests
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- Ce document contient des informations sur la procédure de cathétérisme cardiaque (examen avec colorant) et sur ce à quoi vous devez vous attendre après votre retour chez vous. Cet examen permet de voir les artères qui alimentent votre muscle cardiaque en oxygène et de voir si votre muscle cardiaque et vos valves fonctionnent bien. Ce document décrit comment la procédure est effectuée, comment vous devez vous préparer et ce qui se passera le jour de l’examen. Vous verrez ce à quoi vous devez vous attendre si l’examen est effectué par l’aine ou le poignet. Vous verrez aussi quand vous pourrez manger après l’examen, quand vous pourrez prendre des médicaments, quand vous pourrez enlever le pansement, quand vous pourrez prendre un bain, quand vous pourrez rentrer chez vous et quand vous pourrez conduire. Le document indique aussi ce qu’il faut faire en cas de saignement et dans quelles circonstances il faut consulter un médecin.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0718, “Cardiac Catheterization (Dye Test)”. This pamphlet will help you learn about having a cardiac catheterization (dye test) and what to expect after going home. This test shows the arteries that supply your heart muscle with oxygen, and how well your heart muscle and valves are working. This pamphlet describes how the test is done, getting ready for the test, and what will happen on the day of the test. What to expect if the test is done through your groin or wrist is explained. Information on what to expect after the test includes: when you can eat, medications, when you can take off the dressing, when you can have a bath, when you can go home, and when you can drive. What to do if you have bleeding and when to seek medical attention is explained.
- Notes
- Previous title: Cathétérisme cardiaque (test avec colorant)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology Services, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 1120
ECG à l’effort
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36718
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cardiac Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2095
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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. Le test prend habituellement entre 30 et 45 minutes. La brochure traite des symptômes à communiquer au technologue ou au médecin et des résultats du test. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Exercise ECG Stress Test" pamphlet 0005. This pamphlet describes what an exercise ECG stress test is and why it…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cardiac Services
- Alternate Title
- Exercise ECG stress test
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Function Tests
- Electrocardiography
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart function tests
- Electrocardiography
- Abstract
- 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. Le test prend habituellement entre 30 et 45 minutes. La brochure traite des symptômes à communiquer au technologue ou au médecin et des résultats du test.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Exercise ECG Stress Test" pamphlet 0005. This pamphlet describes what an exercise ECG stress test is and why it is done. It explains getting ready for the test and how the test is done. The test usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Symptoms to tell your technologist and/or doctor about and information about test results are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiac Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 2095
Electrophysiology studies (EPS) : Halifax Infirmary
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38198
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Heart Rhythm Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0595
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Electrophysiology studies (EPS) are procedures that check your heart’s electrical system. This electrical system is what organizes the heart muscle to pump blood efficiently to your body. 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. A list of symptoms that need to be checked by a doctor in the Emergency Department is included.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Heart Rhythm Service
- Alternate Title
- EPS
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Function Tests
- Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart function tests
- Invasive electrophysiologic testing
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- Electrophysiology studies (EPS) are procedures that check your heart’s electrical system. This electrical system is what organizes the heart muscle to pump blood efficiently to your body. 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. A list of symptoms that need to be checked by a doctor in the Emergency Department is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Heart Rhythm Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 0595
Exercise ECG/EKG stress test
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36511
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cardiac Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0005
- Available Online
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An exercise ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram) stress test measures your heart’s reaction to activity. It is sometimes called an exercise test or a treadmill test. This pamphlet explains why and how an exercise ECG/EKG stress test is done, how to get ready for the test, how long the test takes, and when you will get the results. A list of symptoms to tell your technologist and/or doctor about is included. The French version of this pamphlet 2095, "ECG à l’effort", is also available.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cardiac Services
- Alternate Title
- Exercise electrocardiogram stress test
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Function Tests
- Electrocardiography
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart function tests
- Electrocardiography
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- An exercise ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram) stress test measures your heart’s reaction to activity. It is sometimes called an exercise test or a treadmill test. This pamphlet explains why and how an exercise ECG/EKG stress test is done, how to get ready for the test, how long the test takes, and when you will get the results. A list of symptoms to tell your technologist and/or doctor about is included. The French version of this pamphlet 2095, "ECG à l’effort", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Exercise ECG stress test
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiac Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0005
