PIF Categories: Cardiac Care
Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE) Discharge Advice
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
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
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
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)
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 – consent information for patients
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 – […]
Heart failure diary
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
Find out more about these devices which monitor your heart rate and rhythm.
Transoesophageal echocardiography
Find out more about this test which allows us to take detailed, moving images of your heart using ultrasound.
Pacemaker guide for patients
Find out more about why you may need a pacemaker and how we fit them.