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Learning to Live with Heart Failure [English] Permalink Public

Ways for people with heart failure on conserving energy, getting enough sleep, taking care of your emotional health, sex, driving tips, can I work, how to stay on track during holidays, and plan for the future. From the Cardiac Services BC (Previously BC Heart Failure Network). (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Living with Heart Failure - Package (262780).

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

Hip Protectors - Always On Your Side [English] Permalink Public

Hip protectors are special garments (underwear, shorts, or pants) containing soft pads specifically designed to protect your hips during a fall. The following information will help you learn more about the benefits of using hip protectors to prevent hip fractures. (English) Colour

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Hip Protectors - Always On Your Side (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Hip protectors are special garments (underwear, shorts, or pants) containing soft pads specifically designed to protect your hips during a fall. The following information will help you learn more about the benefits of using hip protectors to prevent hip fractures. (Punjabi) Colour

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Hip Protectors - Always On Your Side [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Hip protectors are special garments (underwear, shorts, or pants) containing soft pads specifically designed to protect your hips during a fall. The following information will help you learn more about the benefits of using hip protectors to prevent hip fractures. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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English (254857), Chinese - Simplified (264410), Chinese - Traditional (264411), Punjabi (264412)

Hip Protectors - Always On Your Side (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Hip protectors are special garments (underwear, shorts, or pants) containing soft pads specifically designed to protect your hips during a fall. The following information will help you learn more about the benefits of using hip protectors to prevent hip fractures. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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English (254857), Chinese - Simplified (264410), Chinese - Traditional (264411), Punjabi (264412)

Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER): A quick guide on what to expect (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) is a newer, less invasive option for For people who cannot undergo surgery to repair a leaking mitral valve. This procedure uses an implanted clip, called a MitraClip®, to repair the leaky value. ​This pamphlet describes what to expect when having the procedure at Royal Columbian Hospital. This is a supplement to the booklet "Guide to Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair". (English) Colour

Tips 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

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

Quick Guide: After a Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for people who have had a Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair with a MitraClip© at Royal Columbian Hospital. It includes information on follow-up appointments, recovery at home, and when to get medical help. (English) Colour