Waiting for Cardiac Surgery

Waiting for Cardiac Surgery Patient Guide - Cover page

The purpose of this guide is to help you prepare for admission to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

This information is for you to read once you have been placed on the surgery waiting list.

Download the patient guide:

Waiting for Cardiac Surgery (PDF)

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Webinars: Waiting for Cardiac Surgery - A guide for patients and families

Your Cardiac Surgery

The Heart Institute’s educational videos were made in collaboration with the Institute’s Patient Alumni Association and seek to provide, along with the patient guides, all important information to patients and families prior to a procedure or surgery.

Preparing for Cardiac Surgery: The Patient and Family Experience