Resources

Information about the edge to edge mitral valve repair using the PASCAL procedure and after care.

The ERAS programme aims to support you in your cardiac surgery journey and empower you to take an active role in your care. Please note: we have tried to make the content of this booklet assessible as possible although for the 'My Personal Plan' (page 10) and diary questionnaire (page 15) sections in particular, please refer for the PDF version.

Information for patients attending the heart failure service.

This leaflet was designed and published by The Sussex Heart Charity to give information to people managing their aortopathy.

This leaflet was designed and published by The Sussex Heart Charity to give information about the nurse-led aortopathy clinic.

Information and advice for patients with heart failure.

This information gives advice on preventing wound infections after cardiac surgery.

Transcatheter aortic valve implants are used to treat valvular heart disease.

Ultrafiltration can be thought of as a ‘mechanical diuretic’. It is a treatment that is recommended for patients who have considerable fluid retention despite maximum doses of standard diuretics. It is a portable machine incorporating a special filter which is connected to a tube (cannula) in the arm or neck.