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A Guide to Your Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator [English] Permalink Public

This booklet tells you about your heart device, as well as what to expect before, during, and after your hospital stay. Your nurse can help you understand the information and learn about how to take care of yourself when having a heart device. (English) Colour

Bland Embolization: Treating Liver Tumours [English] Permalink Public

Bland embolization is a way to treat tumours in the liver. Tumours need blood to grow. Bland embolization uses x-ray dye and small particles to block the supply of blood to the tumour. This helps stop the tumour from growing. Learn about what to expect before, during, and after a bland embolization. (English) Colour

Having an EEG (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

EEG stands for electroencephalogram. There are 2 types of EEGs: Routine and Sleep-deprived. This sheet explains how we do an EEG and how to prepare for each type. (English) Colour

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Having an EEG (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

EEG stands for electroencephalogram. There are 2 types of EEGs: Routine and Sleep-deprived. This sheet explains how we do an EEG and how to prepare for each type. (English) Colour

Kidney Transplant From a Living Donor [English] Permalink Public

If you have kidney disease that will lead to kidney failure, a kidney transplant might be the best treatment for you. Finding a living donor at an early stage of your kidney disease may allow you to avoid dialysis completely. This resource explains the steps before a kidney transplant process. (English)

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Having an EMG and Nerve Conduction Study (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Describes what an EMG (electromyogram) and a nerve conduction study are, how they are done, how long it takes, and how to prepare for these tests. (English) Colour

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Having an Evoked Potentials Test (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Describes what an EP or Evoked Potentials test is, the different types of EP tests, how each is done, how long the test takes, and how to prepare for these tests. (English) Colour

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After a D and C (Dilatation and Curettage) [English] Permalink Public

The procedure involves stretching or dilating your cervix, then scraping the walls of the uterus with an instrument called a curette. This factsheet has information on your home care after the procedure. (English) Colour

Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) Guidebook for Patients and Families (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

If you have a leaky mitral valve your doctor may speak to you about a transcatheter edge-to-edge repair procedure. This guidebook tells you how to prepare for this procedure, how it is done, and how to keep yourself healthy after the procedure. (English) Colour

Same Day Total Hip Replacement (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

There are different ways to do this surgery. Your surgeon will discuss the best approach for you. (English) Colour