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 droit - Halifax Infirmary
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36476
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Halifax Infirmary. Cardiac Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1913
- Available Online
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Ce test aide votre cardiologue (spécialiste du cœur) à trouver la cause de votre problème cardiaque et à vous recommander un traitement. La présente brochure explique comment vous préparer pour le test, la façon dont il est fait, les risques qui s’y rattachent et les soins après l’intervention. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Right Heart Catheterization Test - Halifax Infirmary" pamphlet 0392. This test will help your cardiologist (heart doctor) find the cause of your heart problem …
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- Alternate Title
- Right heart catheterization - Halifax Infirmary
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Heart
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Catheterization
- Heart function tests
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- Ce test aide votre cardiologue (spécialiste du cœur) à trouver la cause de votre problème cardiaque et à vous recommander un traitement. La présente brochure explique comment vous préparer pour le test, la façon dont il est fait, les risques qui s’y rattachent et les soins après l’intervention.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Right Heart Catheterization Test - Halifax Infirmary" pamphlet 0392. 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.
- Notes
- Previous title: Cathétérisme cardiaque droit
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiac Services, Halifax Infirmary, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 1913
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
- View Pamphlet
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…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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
PFO or ASD closure : patent foramen ovale (PFO) or an atrial septal defect (ASD)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35353
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1442
- Available Online
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During a PFO or an ASD closure, a puncture (small hole) is made in your groin so that the doctor can put a special catheter (tube) into your vein. A special closure device is put through the catheter and carefully moved to the right spot in your heart. The doctor watches this process on monitors. It then opens up and covers both sides of the hole in your heart. What to bring to the hospital, what to expect before, during and after the procedure are reviewed. Details are given about how to care…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology Services
- Alternate Title
- Patent foramen ovali (PFO), atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Foramen Ovale, Patent
- Heart Septal Defects, Atrial
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Atrial septal defects
- Cardiac catheterization
- Abstract
- During a PFO or an ASD closure, a puncture (small hole) is made in your groin so that the doctor can put a special catheter (tube) into your vein. A special closure device is put through the catheter and carefully moved to the right spot in your heart. The doctor watches this process on monitors. It then opens up and covers both sides of the hole in your heart. What to bring to the hospital, what to expect before, during and after the procedure are reviewed. Details are given about how to care for yourself when you go home. A list of symptoms that require a visit an Emergency Department is provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: PFO/ASD closure : patent foramen ovali (PFO), atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology Services, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1442
Right heart catheterization test : Halifax Infirmary
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35903
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Halifax Infirmary. Cardiac Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0392
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
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. The French version of this pamphlet 1913, "Cathétérisme cardiaque droit - Halifax Infirmary", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Heart
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Catheterization
- Heart function tests
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- 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. The French version of this pamphlet 1913, "Cathétérisme cardiaque droit - Halifax Infirmary", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Right heart catheterization
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiac Services, Halifax Infirmary, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 0392
