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Cardiac Day Unit
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34399
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiac Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0719
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This pamphlet explains some of the procedures that are carried out at the Cardiac Day Unit such as: cardiac catheterization, angioplasty (balloon), catheter ablation and ASD/PFO closure. These procedures are all defined. It provides directions to the Cardiac Day Unit and how to arrange an overnight stay at Point Pleasant Lodge. Other topics covered are: what to bring/what not to bring to the Cardiac Day Unit, when you can drive again, returning to work, services offered, and parking at the QEII…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiac Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Angioplasty
- Catheter Ablation
- Heart Septal Defects, Atrial - surgery
- Foramen Ovale, Patent - surgery
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains some of the procedures that are carried out at the Cardiac Day Unit such as: cardiac catheterization, angioplasty (balloon), catheter ablation and ASD/PFO closure. These procedures are all defined. It provides directions to the Cardiac Day Unit and how to arrange an overnight stay at Point Pleasant Lodge. Other topics covered are: what to bring/what not to bring to the Cardiac Day Unit, when you can drive again, returning to work, services offered, and parking at the QEII. A contact number for the Cardiac Day Unit is given. The French version of this pamphlet 1729, "Unité de soins cardiaques de jour", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Cardiac Pre-Assessment Clinic for same day procedures
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology, QEII, Halifax
- Pamphlet Number
- 0719
Acute hemodialysis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35036
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Nephrology Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1151
- Available Online
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Dialysis is a life-saving treatment which takes away waste and extra water from the blood. This pamphlet discusses why your kidneys are important and how you will feel if waste products build up in your blood. It defines acute kidney failure, dialysis, and hemodialysis. It discusses how long, and how often the treatment is needed and the special catheters needed for the treatment. Challenges for those living with kidney disease, resources available, as well as instructions for follow-up care ar…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Nephrology Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Renal Dialysis
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Kidney Diseases - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hemodialysis
- Acute renal failure
- Abstract
- Dialysis is a life-saving treatment which takes away waste and extra water from the blood. This pamphlet discusses why your kidneys are important and how you will feel if waste products build up in your blood. It defines acute kidney failure, dialysis, and hemodialysis. It discusses how long, and how often the treatment is needed and the special catheters needed for the treatment. Challenges for those living with kidney disease, resources available, as well as instructions for follow-up care are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nephrology Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1151
Unité de soins cardiaques de jour
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35780
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiac Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1729
- Available Online
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Le présent livret explique certaines des interventions faites à l’Unité de soins cardiaques de jour comme le cathétérisme cardiaque, l’angioplastie (ballonnet), l’ablation par cathéter et la fermeture d’une communication interauriculaire (CIA) ou du foramen ovale perméable (FOP). Toutes ces interventions sont décrites. Le livret explique comment se rendre à l’Unité de soins cardiaques de jour et les dispositions à prendre pour passer une nuitée à l’hôtel Point Pleasant Lodge. Les autres sujets …
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiac Services
- Alternate Title
- Cardiac day unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Angioplasty
- Catheter Ablation
- Heart Septal Defects, Atrial - surgery
- Foramen Ovale, Patent - surgery
- Abstract
- Le présent livret explique certaines des interventions faites à l’Unité de soins cardiaques de jour comme le cathétérisme cardiaque, l’angioplastie (ballonnet), l’ablation par cathéter et la fermeture d’une communication interauriculaire (CIA) ou du foramen ovale perméable (FOP). Toutes ces interventions sont décrites. Le livret explique comment se rendre à l’Unité de soins cardiaques de jour et les dispositions à prendre pour passer une nuitée à l’hôtel Point Pleasant Lodge. Les autres sujets traités sont : quoi apporter et ne pas apporter à l’Unité de soins cardiaques de jour, la conduite automobile après l’intervention, le retour au travail, les services offerts et le stationnement au QEII. Un numéro pour joindre l’Unité de soins cardiaques de jour est fourni.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0719, "Cardiac Day Unit". This pamphlet explains some of the procedures that are carried out at the Cardiac Day Unit such as: cardiac catheterization, angioplasty (balloon), catheter ablation and ASD/PFO closure. These procedures are all defined. It provides directions to the Cardiac Day Unit and how to arrange an overnight stay at Point Pleasant Lodge. Other topics covered are: what to bring/what not to bring to the Cardiac Day Unit, when you can drive again, returning to work, services offered, and parking at the QEII. A contact number for the Cardiac Day Unit is given.
- Notes
- Previous title: Cardiac Pre-Assessment Clinic for same day procedures
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology, QEII, Halifax
- Pamphlet Number
- 1729
