Due to strike action by Synnovis staff from Monday 16 to Friday 20 December, we regret that some patient appointments and procedures are being re-scheduled. Anyone affected will be contacted directly.

Heart service patient information leaflets

This page lists leaflets produced or used by our heart services department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.

Feeding and swallowing difficulties in children with heart conditions

Description
This leaflet explains the feeding and swallowing difficulties your child may experiencewith their heart condition

Heart surgery - going home after this procedure

Description
Information for when your child leaves hospital after heart surgery.

Holter monitor instructions for 24hr or 48hr use

Description
Instructions on how to set up and use your child's holter monitor (for 24 or 48 hour) use at home

Holter monitor instructions for 72hr or 7Day use

Description
Instructions on how to set up and use your child's holter monitor (for 72 hour or 7 day use) at home.

Prenatal diagnosis of CHD

Description
This leaflet gives more information about your baby's heart disease.

Savannah - going home from the ward

Description
This leaflet explains more about your child's recovery at home after heart surgery.

Tom Thumb monitor instructions

Description
Instructions on how to set up and use your child's Tom Thumb monitor at home.

Using photos to monitor your child's wound

Description
Information about using the Isla app to monitor your child's wounds when they leave hospital.

Walrus outpatients leaflet

Description
This leaflet gives all the information about different cardiac phsyiology tests, including blood pressure and ECG monitoring, CPET, R-tests, Tom Thumb, and stress tests.

Your child's heart problem and dental care

Description
Information leaflet for parents/carers of a child with heart problems, explaining how poor dental health can lead to endocarditis, and how this can be avoided.
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More patient information leaflets

For an A-Z list of all our patient information leaflets, please see the parents and visitors section.