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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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262747Anti-arrhythmic Agents - Propafenone [English] Permalink Public
Propafenone is used to control arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythms. In atrial fibrillation, propafenone is known as a “rhythm control” agent to control irregular heart rhythms and prevent the heart from beating too quickly. Why should I take this medication? How does propafenone work? What should I expect? How do I take propafenone? What should I watch for? Other helpful points. (English) Colour
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262758Anti-platelet Medicine: Enteric Coated ASA (Aspirin®) [English] Permalink Public
Patient information on Anti-Platelet Agents - Enteric Coated ASA (Aspirin®) which reduces heart attacks and stroke risks, and prevents blood clots inside stents. Also relieves fever, pain, and inflammation. (English) Colour
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262759Anti-platelet Medicine: clopidogrel (Plavix®) [English] Permalink Public
Patient information on Anti-Platelet Agents - clopidogrel (Plavix®) which lower the chance of having another heart attack, and prevents blood clots inside stents. (English) Colour
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262760Beta-Blockers: acebutolol, atenolol, bisprplol, labetalol, metorplol, nadolol, propranolol, and sotalol [English] Permalink Public
Explains what beta-blockers are, how they work, reasons for taking, how to take this type of medicine and possible side effects. (English) Colour
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262761Cardiac Glycoside: digoxin [English] Permalink Public
Explains what this medicine is, how it works, reasons for taking, how to take it, and possible side effects. (English) Colour
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262762Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers [English] Permalink Public
Calcium Channel Blockers (DHP CCBs) are use to prevent chest pain (angina) and to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This group of medicines include amlodipine (Norvasc®), felodipine (Renedil®, Plendil®), nifedipine (Adalat XL®). (English) Colour
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262763Diuretics [English] Permalink Public
People often call diuretics their “water pills”. Diuretics are used to get rid of excess fluid in the body, to improve the symptoms of heart failure, and to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This group of medicines includes chlorthalidone (Hygroton®), furosemide (Lasix®), hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril®), indapamide (Lozide®), metolazone (Zaroxolyn®). (English) Colour
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262764Nitrates [English] Permalink Public
Nitrates are used to give instant relief from chest pain (angina). They come in spray or tablet form and have nitroglycerin as the ingredient. This group of medicines include nitroglycerin spray (Apo-Nitroglycerin®, Mylan-Nitro®, RHO-Nitro®, Nitrolingual®) and nitroglycerin sublingual tablet (Nitrostat®). (English) Colour
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262765Emergency Angiogram (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Information for families of patients who have been sent to Royal Columbian Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Lab for an emergency angiogram, and possibly angioplasty. Briefly describes the procedures and process for waiting and follow-up contact following the procedure. (English) Colour
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