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How to Prevent Blood Clots (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
While in the hospital, there is a chance you could get a blood clot. This factsheet explains the medical term for blood clot (venous thrombo-embolism or VTE), what causes them, what to watch for, and how they are prevented. (English) Black & White
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262747Caring with Someone with Heart Failure, Taking Care of Yourself [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet provides information to help support the caregiver of a heart failure client from the BC Heart Failure Network. (English) Colour
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264342Tips for Traveling When You Have Heart Failure [English] Permalink Public
Tips for people with heart failure on planning for travel, when not to travel, and traveling with a heart device from the BC Heart Failure Network. (English) Colour
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264344Healthy Whole Grains (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Overview on healthy whole grains. (English) Colour
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262582Talking About the Future: Advance Care Planning [English] Permalink Public
We would like to talk with you about your illness, your goals and wishes, and planning for the future. This is an important part of the care we provide for all of the people we see. (English) Colour
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265582Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter [English] Permalink Public
This booklet includes What is ‘atrial fibrillation’? What is ‘atrial flutter’?, Is Afib/flutter harmful?, What can trigger Afib/flutter?, What causes Afib/flutter?, What can Afib/flutter feel like?, How is Afib/flutter treated?, What about preventing a stroke?, What can I do to help my heart?, What if I get an Afib/flutter episode?, When should I get help?, My Afib/flutter management plan, Living well with Afib/flutter, Questions you might want to ask. (English)
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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Atrial%20Fibrill...Your Medication Plan for Sick Days [English] Permalink Public
Following this plan should help to keep you from getting sicker and coming to hospital. This plan tells you which medications to stop on sick days. (English) Colour
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266504Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [English] Permalink Public
Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (English) Colour
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267483Keeping Track of My Heart Health [English] Permalink Public
As part of Heart Healthy Nutrition, a table to track the results of your blood tests, waist and weight measurements, as well as tracking weekly activities. Includes target ranges to aim for. (English) Colour
This factsheet is part of Heart Healthy Nutrition (262584).
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262665Fats in Food (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. However, some are healthy fats and some are not. This fact sheet shows you the fats you can eat often, eat once in a while, and not eat at all. It also includes information about the different kinds of fats in your body and how to lower your risk of heart disease. (English) Colour
This factsheet is part of Heart Healthy Nutrition (262584).
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