Enhancing your recovery after cardiac surgery : steps you can take to get better sooner
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36520
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Maritime Heart Center. ERAS Team.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1968
- Available Online
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After cardiac surgery, there are lots of things you can do to speed up your recovery such as: being as fit as possible before your surgery, lowering the stress of surgery on your body, and getting up and moving soon after your surgery. This pamphlet explains how to do these things. Topics include: eating well, staying active, doing your exercises, practicing post-surgery restrictions, getting ready for surgery, steps to help your recovery while in hospital, and what to expect after you leave th…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Maritime Heart Center. ERAS Team
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (22 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cardiovascular Diseases - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cardiovascular system--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Abstract
- After cardiac surgery, there are lots of things you can do to speed up your recovery such as: being as fit as possible before your surgery, lowering the stress of surgery on your body, and getting up and moving soon after your surgery. This pamphlet explains how to do these things. Topics include: eating well, staying active, doing your exercises, practicing post-surgery restrictions, getting ready for surgery, steps to help your recovery while in hospital, and what to expect after you leave the hospital. A diary is given to help you keep track of your recovery goals. A feedback form is also listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ERAS Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 1968
Heart transplant : a guide for patients and families
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36630
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Heart Health Portfolio.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2043
- Available Online
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This guide will help you and your family during the transplant process. This pamphlet describes getting ready for a transplant (e.g., the health care team, referral, workup, how long the process takes, the waiting period, antibodies, advance care planning, powers of attorney), getting ready once a heart becomes available (e.g., testing the donor heart, getting ready for surgery, what your family can expect on the day, during, and after your surgery, what happens during surgery, donor info), and…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Heart Health Portfolio
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (63 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart Failure - surgery
- Heart Diseases - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart--Transplantation
- Heart failure
- Heart--Surgery
- Heart--Diseases--Treatment
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This guide will help you and your family during the transplant process. This pamphlet describes getting ready for a transplant (e.g., the health care team, referral, workup, how long the process takes, the waiting period, antibodies, advance care planning, powers of attorney), getting ready once a heart becomes available (e.g., testing the donor heart, getting ready for surgery, what your family can expect on the day, during, and after your surgery, what happens during surgery, donor info), and what to expect after surgery (e.g., discharge instructions, adjusting to life after your transplant, followup schedule, acute rejection, medications, tips for preventing infections, healthy eating, physiotherapy and rehab, exercise guidelines, stretching exercises). A notes section is provided at the end of the guide.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Heart Health Portfolio
- Pamphlet Number
- 2043
Life after a heart attack
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34348
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Heart Health Portfolio.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0016
- Available Online
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This pamphlet provides a comprehensive guide to answer questions you may have after experiencing a heart attack. Reducing the risk factors for heart disease, heart healthy eating, coping with emotions and stress, activity, medications and local resources are covered. Directions for managing chest pain and/or discomfort at home are given.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Heart Health Portfolio
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (34 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Myocardial Infarction - prevention & control
- Myocardial infarction - rehabilitation
- Heart Diseases - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Myocardial infarction
- Heart--Diseases--Patients--Rehabilitation
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular system
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides a comprehensive guide to answer questions you may have after experiencing a heart attack. Reducing the risk factors for heart disease, heart healthy eating, coping with emotions and stress, activity, medications and local resources are covered. Directions for managing chest pain and/or discomfort at home are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Heart Health Portfolio, NSHA
- Pamphlet Number
- 0016
