Cardiology (Heart)
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Ambulatory Monitoring
Information about Ambulatory ECG Monitors, how they are used and how they are fitted.
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Cardiac Ultrasound Bubble Contrast Study
Information about what to expect when you come to hospital for a Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiogram).
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Cardiac Ultrasound Contrast Echocardiogram
Information about what to expect when you come to hospital for a Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiogram).
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Cardiac Ultrasound Stress Echocardiogram
Information about what to expect when you come to hospital for a Cardiac Ultrasound.
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Cardiac Ultrasound Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
Information about what to expect when you come to hospital for a Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE).
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Cardiac Ultrasound Transthoracic Echocardiogram
Information about what to expect when you come to hospital for a Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiogram).
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Cardio-pulmonary Exercise Testing (CPX)
This leaflet will describe the procedures for performing cardio-pulmonary exercise testing within the Cardiac Investigations Unit at Leeds General Infirmary and the Cardio-respiratory department at St James Hospital.
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Echocardiogram (ECHO) (Easy Read)
Easy read information about having an Echocardiogram (ECHO).
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Heart surgery for adults with congenital heart disease
This booklet has been written to provide you with information about your heart operation
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Leeds Congenital Hearts - YouTube Videos
Access the link below for information about congenital heart conditions/treatments https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoTRklWm7TS-s-mHjgQuZhit77SPNGG89
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Pacemaker ICD Lead Extraction
Lead extraction is a procedure to remove a pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) system.
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a treatment for disease of the aortic heart valve. This leaflet will provide you with information about the TAVI procedure itself, as well as what to expect before and after TAVI.
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Type 2 Myocardial Infarction (MI) / Heart attack
Information to explain the difference between a Type 1 Heart Attack and Type 2 Heart Attack, as well as some recovery and healthy lifestyle advice.
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Understanding coronary angiography and coronary intervention
This booklet is written for people are having or have had a coronary angiogram and/or coronary intervention for coronary heart disease. It aims to give you, and the people who care for you, information about your treatment, hospital stay and recovery.
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Welcome to the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Service
Information and advice for people with a heart condition from the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals
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Your guide to living with a Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) device
Information about Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) which is a specific type of cardiac device with a lead that sits around the back of your heart to help your heart pump more efficiently.
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Your guide to living with a leadless pacemaker
Information about leadless pacemakers used to treat slow heart rhythms. Your pacemaker will provide a small electrical impulse to stimulate the heart to beat. The pacemaker monitors your heart rhythm.
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Your guide to living with a pacemaker
Information about pacemakers used to treat slow heart rhythms. Your pacemaker will provide a small electrical impulse to stimulate the heart to beat. The pacemaker monitors your heart rhythm.
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Your heart, your recovery care record
Information and advice on recovery for patients with coronary heart disease.
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Your journey through heart surgery
This booklet has been written to provide you with information that will guide and assist your journey through heart surgery and help you with your recovery.
