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In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a fertility treatment that involves the use of drugs to stimulate the ovaries into producing eggs. The eggs are then taken out of the body and fertilised in the laboratory. The fertilised egg(s), which are called embryos, are then replaced in the uterus (womb). IVF was originally designed to treat couples […]

After you have had your Electrical Cardioversion it is important that you know what to do in the 48 hours following your procedure. You must not You can resume normal activities after 24 hours as long as you feel well enough to do so. You must If you need advice Please contact the cardioversion nurse […]

Before you have your electrical cardioversion it is important that you understand your condition. This leaflet explains what causes an abnormal heart beat, the possible symptoms, and the treatment we recommend and why. If there is anything that you feel the leaflet does not explain in enough detail or you have any further questions, then […]

After you have had your electrical cardioversion it is important that you know what to do in the 48 hours following your procedure You must not You can resume normal activities after 24 hours as long as you feel well enough to do so. You must What happens next? Unfortunately, as your cardioversion was unsuccessful […]

This leaflet explains the electrical cardioversion procedure and why it has been recommended for you.  If there is anything that you feel the leaflet does not explain in enough detail or you have any further questions, then you will have the opportunity to discuss this with a specialist nurse when you attend the hospital for […]

What is an Intra-articular Joint Injection? The foot and ankle is a complex structure made up of 33 joints, 26 bones and numerous muscles, tendons, blood vessels, ligaments and nerves.  A joint is made where two or more bones join together and if these joints become inflamed it can cause pain, swelling and restriction movement […]

What is Toe Walking? Often in the early stages of walking, children will try different foot positions for walking. Walking up on their toes may be part of this and is considered a normal part of development. By around 24 months, a child should walk with their feet flat on the ground, and by 3 […]

This leaflet is designed for people taking an injectable GLP-1 for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These drugs work in the same way as a hormone produced in the gut by increasing the amount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food.This can help with blood glucose levels. How do […]

What is an MCP joint replacement? The metacarpal phalangeal (MCP) joints are the knuckle joints of your hand. Due to conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, using your hand can become difficult due to pain, reduced range of movement and deformity of the fingers. The surgical procedure involves replacing the arthritic MCP joint with something […]

Information for patients requiring a CT guided biopsy This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information, and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a CT Guided Biopsy. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for […]