Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More
Coronary Angiogram (Cardiac Catheterising) Information for Patients
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about the invasive diagnostic procedure Coronary Angiogram (may also be referred to as cardiac catheterisation). Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after … Read More
Discharge Advice Following Your Loop Recorder Implantation
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you information following insertion of the implantable loop recorder. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your healthcare team. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of … Read More
Intravenous Iron Therapy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) Patient Discharge Information – Cardiac Services
Introduction This booklet is designed to give you advice and guidance once you go home after your TAVI procedure. Please read this booklet carefully and keep it to hand during your rehabilitation process. It contains useful information and advice for patients after your procedure and there is information if you would like to start a formal cardiac rehabilitation programme. After … Read More
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Your doctors are treating you for a condition called aortic stenosis. This is when the main valve (aortic valve) which allows blood to flow from the heart to the rest of the body become narrowed, thus restricting blood flow. What causes Aortic Stenosis? In most cases, aortic stenosis is due to general wear and tear and is more common as … Read More