PIF Categories: Cardiac Care

Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE) Discharge Advice

Date: 02/04/2025

After your transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) After the TOE, you will be monitored for a short period of recovery. When you are fully alert and the sensation has returned to your […]

Transthoracic echocardiography

Date: 02/04/2025

Please read this information carefully ahead of your procedure. It provides details about the procedure, the preparation required and after-care guidance. What is an Echocardiogram? An echocardiogram is a diagnostic […]

Blood pressure recording advice

Date: 21/01/2025

Read our guide below to understand what to do if you have high blood pressure. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link […]

Amiodarone therapy

Date: 16/05/2024

Find out more about your medication, why you need to take it and the possible side effects you may have. View/download the Amiodarone therapy online pdf. This information is provided […]

Implantable loop recorder (ILR)

Date: 16/05/2024

Read our guide below about how we fit an implantable loop recorder and how you can prepare for it. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information […]

External electrical cardioversion โ€“ consent information for patients

Date: 09/12/2022

Read our guide below about the cardioversion procedure, also known as direct current cardioversion (DCCV). This page will help you understand the procedure and help you prepare for it โ€“ […]

Heart failure diary

Date: 20/06/2022

A short guide to help you manage your heart condition. What is heart failure? Heart failure is where the heart is not pumping as well as it should. It is […]

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator and cardiac resynchronisation therapy defibrillator

Date: 27/04/2022

Find out more about these devices which monitor your heart rate and rhythm.

Transoesophageal echocardiography

Date: 06/05/2021

Find out more about this test which allows us to take detailed, moving images of your heart using ultrasound.

Pacemaker guide for patients

Date: 06/05/2021

Find out more about why you may need a pacemaker and how we fit them.