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Preparing for Insertion of a Heart Device (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This information helps you prepare for a Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD),Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)at Royal Columbian Hospital, including instructions on how to eat, bath, and take medication before the procedure as well as how to get to the hospital and what to bring with you. (English) Colour

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Preparing for Insertion of a Heart Device (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This information helps you prepare for a Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD),Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Center, including instructions on how to eat, bath, and take medication before the procedure as well as how to get to the hospital and what to bring with you. (English) Colour

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Following the Insertion of a Heart Device (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Care After the Insertion of a Heart Device Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD), Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. This brochure includes information about how to care for yourself after your procedure, including care at home, resuming activity, when to make follow up appointments and when to call for help. (English) Black & White

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After a Cardioversion (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have just had the procedure called a cardioversion which means we used electrical current to restore your heart’s normal rhythm. Follow these instructions for recovery at home and when to get help if needed. (English) Colour

Electrocardiogram - ECG (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​This factsheet provides an overview about electrocardiogram. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of your child's heart on a graph. Audio available. Also available in Arabic, Chinese Simplified and Traditional, French, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, and Urdu. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

Echocardiogram (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​This factsheet provides an overview about echocardiogram including getting ready for an echocardiogram, what will happen during the echocardiogram, and helping your child prepare for the echocardiogram. Audio available. (English)

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Echocardiogram Bubble Study (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​This factsheet provides an overview about echocardiogram bubbly study including getting ready for the bubble study, what will happen during the bubble study, and going home after the test. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Cardiac rehabilitation is a program designed for people with heart problems such as a heart attack, bypass surgery and angioplasty. Through education, exercise classes and self-management support the staff will help you make the necessary lifestyle changes on the road to recovery. (English) Colour

Heart Palpitations (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A heart palpitation (sounds like pal-pih-tay-shun) is when your heart feels like it is pounding, racing, or fluttering. You might feel like your heart has skipped a beat or added an extra beat. You might feel overly aware of your heartbeat. These feelings or sensation can sometimes be felt in your chest, neck, or throat. While you are having palpitations, your heart rhythm may or may not be abnormal. (English) Colour

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Your Shock Plan - How to deal with a defribrillator shock (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Your defibrillator also called Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator(ICD)is designed to protect you from dangerous heart rhythms. Because of this, you could experience a shock. This information tells you how to deal witha defribrillator shock. (English) Colour