Ventricular assist devices (VADs)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34893
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cardiovascular Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0931
- Available Online
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A VAD acts like the heart’s ventricle by pumping blood throughout the body. This pamphlet describes the types of VADs, what will happen during surgery, risks, and what to expect after. The French version of this pamphlet 1853, "Dispositifs d’assistance ventriculaire (DAV)", is also available.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cardiovascular Surgery
- Alternate Title
- VAD
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Heart Failure - surgery
- Heart, Artificial
- Heart Diseases - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart, Artificial
- Heart failure
- Heart--Surgery
- Heart--Diseases--Treatment
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular system
- Surgery
- Abstract
- A VAD acts like the heart’s ventricle by pumping blood throughout the body. This pamphlet describes the types of VADs, what will happen during surgery, risks, and what to expect after. The French version of this pamphlet 1853, "Dispositifs d’assistance ventriculaire (DAV)", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Ventricular assist devices (VAD)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 0931
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Department.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0252
- Available Online
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Digoxin is a medication used to treat heart failure and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). This pamphlet explains how to take digoxin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Department
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Digoxin
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Failure
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Digoxin
- Atrial fibrillation
- Heart failure
- Abstract
- Digoxin is a medication used to treat heart failure and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). This pamphlet explains how to take digoxin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pharmacy Department
- Pamphlet Number
- 0252
My heart failure passport
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38232
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Cardiology 6.2.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2373
- Available Online
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This Passport will help you take an active part in treating your heart failure. You can use it to record daily measurements (like your weight, blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms, and how you are feeling) and any medications you are taking. It can also help you to understand your disease better and learn about the importance of making changes to your lifestyle.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Cardiology 6.2
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Failure
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart failure
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- This Passport will help you take an active part in treating your heart failure. You can use it to record daily measurements (like your weight, blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms, and how you are feeling) and any medications you are taking. It can also help you to understand your disease better and learn about the importance of making changes to your lifestyle.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology 6.2, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 2373
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
Dispositifs d’assistance ventriculaire (DAV)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35929
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cardiovascular Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1853
- Available Online
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Un dispositif d’assistance ventriculaire (DAV) peut être recommandé pour les candidats éventuels à une transplantation cardiaque. Le DAV agit comme un ventricule du cœur en pompant le sang dans l’organisme. La pompe est dotée d’une source d’alimentation externe. La présente brochure décrit les types de DAV, l’implantation d’un DAV, les risques de la chirurgie et ce à quoi s’attendre après l’opération. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)" pamphlet 0931. A…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cardiovascular Surgery
- Alternate Title
- Ventricular assist devices (VAD)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Heart Failure - surgery
- Heart, Artificial
- Heart Diseases - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart, Artificial
- Heart failure
- Heart--Surgery
- Heart--Diseases--Treatment
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Surgery
- Abstract
- Un dispositif d’assistance ventriculaire (DAV) peut être recommandé pour les candidats éventuels à une transplantation cardiaque. Le DAV agit comme un ventricule du cœur en pompant le sang dans l’organisme. La pompe est dotée d’une source d’alimentation externe. La présente brochure décrit les types de DAV, l’implantation d’un DAV, les risques de la chirurgie et ce à quoi s’attendre après l’opération.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)" pamphlet 0931. A Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) may be recommended if a person is a potential candidate for heart transplant. The VAD acts like the heart’s ventricle by pumping blood throughout the body. The pump has an external power source. This pamphlet describes the types of VADs, implanting a VAD, risks of surgery, and what to expect after surgery.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Sonya Osmond RN, Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator
- Pamphlet Number
- 1853
