Non-invasive vascular lab tests
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34113
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostics Lab.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0007
- Available Online
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Non-invasive tests described in this pamphlet include: Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) blood flow test, treadmill exercise test, arterial duplex test, carotid duplex evaluation, venous duplex ultrasound, and blood flow evaluation of fingers and/or toes.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostics Lab
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Pressure
- Ultrasonography, Doppler
- Veins
- Arteries
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diagnostic ultrasonic imaging
- Doppler ultrasonography
- Blood pressure--Measurement
- Arteries
- Veins
- Abstract
- Non-invasive tests described in this pamphlet include: Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) blood flow test, treadmill exercise test, arterial duplex test, carotid duplex evaluation, venous duplex ultrasound, and blood flow evaluation of fingers and/or toes.
- Responsibility
- Prepared: Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostics Lab
- Pamphlet Number
- 0007
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38145
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Vascular Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1215
- Available Online
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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). Over time, the plaque can narrow your arteries. This can lower or stop blood flow. Blocked blood flow can cause leg pain, gangrene (dead body tissue), or amputation (removal) of the foot or leg. If you have PAD, you have a higher chance of having a heart attack or stroke. This pamphlet explains what PAD is, how to find out if you hav…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Vascular Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Peripheral vascular diseases
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- 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). Over time, the plaque can narrow your arteries. This can lower or stop blood flow. Blocked blood flow can cause leg pain, gangrene (dead body tissue), or amputation (removal) of the foot or leg. If you have PAD, you have a higher chance of having a heart attack or stroke. This pamphlet explains what PAD is, how to find out if you have PAD, what problems PAD can cause, and how PAD is treated. Information about when to call your doctor or nurse is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Vascular Surgery, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1215
Pulmonary Artery Hypertension (PAH) Program : Halifax Infirmary, QE II
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34865
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1103
- Available Online
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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.
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- Alternate Title
- PAH Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Cardiovascular system--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Abstract
- 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.
- Notes
- previous title: Pulmonary Artery Hypertension (PAH) Program
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1103
