Publications

Available in the Montreal Heart Institute gift shop and in bookstores.

Comment va mon nouveau cœur? Histoire de greffe, 2009 - In French only

Dr Michel Carrier, MHI surgeon and Medical Director of Québec Transplant

With numerous illustrations, Dr. Carrier’s book covers the main elements involved in organ donation and heart transplant; reviews what a heart transplant recipient can expect; explains the various steps during surgery and recovery; and talks about the hopes stemming from regenerative medicine and organ development.

He also shares stories and anecdotes of patients and donors with the reader.

Price: $19.95 plus tax
 

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Vivre avec un proche cardiaque, 2009 - In French only 

Dr. Serge Doucet, cardiologist at the MHI

This book is for those of you who sometimes feel at a loss having to face a loved one struggle with heart disease.Dr. Doucet demystifies the origin and type of the illness, as well as treatments. He discusses the importance of changing one’s lifestyle habits and taking proper medication.

The Foundation thanks Dr. Doucet for donating his royalties to the Foundation.

Price: $21.95 plus tax
 
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