Catheter ablation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34846
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology 6.2.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0636
- Available Online
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Catheter ablation is a treatment for certain kinds of heart rhythm problems. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after catheter ablation. Topics include what catheter ablation is, how the heart works, possible risks, and how to get ready for the procedure. The pamphlet outlines what will happen when you arrive at the hospital, in the EP lab, and after the ablation. Care at home and answers to common questions you may have are provided. Information on when to call your prim…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology 6.2
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (16 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Catheter Ablation
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Catheter ablation
- Arrhythmia--Treatment
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular system
- Abstract
- Catheter ablation is a treatment for certain kinds of heart rhythm problems. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after catheter ablation. Topics include what catheter ablation is, how the heart works, possible risks, and how to get ready for the procedure. The pamphlet outlines what will happen when you arrive at the hospital, in the EP lab, and after the ablation. Care at home and answers to common questions you may have are provided. Information on when to call your primary health care provider and when to go to the nearest Emergency Department is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1914, "Ablation par cathéter", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology 6.2, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0636
Ablation par cathéter
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36477
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology 6.2.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1914
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
La présente brochure décrit à quoi vous attendre avant, durant et après votre ablation par cathéter. Elle explique l’ablation par cathéter, le fonctionnement du cœur et la préparation pour l’intervention. On y traite de ce qui se passe à l’admission, au laboratoire d’électrophysiologie (EP) et après l’ablation. On fournit aussi des réponses aux questions courantes. Enfin, la présente brochure explique quoi faire en cas de saignement au point d’insertion et précise quand communiquer avec votre m…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology 6.2
- Alternate Title
- Catheter ablation
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (17 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Catheter Ablation
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Catheter ablation
- Arrhythmia--Treatment
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- La présente brochure décrit à quoi vous attendre avant, durant et après votre ablation par cathéter. Elle explique l’ablation par cathéter, le fonctionnement du cœur et la préparation pour l’intervention. On y traite de ce qui se passe à l’admission, au laboratoire d’électrophysiologie (EP) et après l’ablation. On fournit aussi des réponses aux questions courantes. Enfin, la présente brochure explique quoi faire en cas de saignement au point d’insertion et précise quand communiquer avec votre médecin de famille ou vous rendre au service des urgences le plus près.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Catheter Ablation" pamphlet 0636. This pamphlet describes what to expect before, during, and after catheter ablation. This pamphlet explains catheter ablation, how the heart works, and how to get ready for the procedure. The pamphlet outlines what will happen during hospital admission, in the EP lab, and after the ablation. Answers to common questions you may have are provided. Finally, the pamphlet explains what to do if you start to bleed at the puncture site(s), and when you should contact your family doctor or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology 6.2 Staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 1914
