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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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257260Preparing for Insertion of a Heart Device (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This information helps you prepare for a Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD),Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)including instructions on how to eat, bath, and take medication before the procedure as well as what to bring with you when you come to the hospital. (English) Colour
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262874Pericarditis [English] Permalink Public
Information for patients diagnosed with pericarditis and being sent home. Information includes: what it is, how it is discovered, the tests done, how it is treated, and when to get help (English) Black & White
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264010Foods High in Potassium [English] Permalink Public
Foods High and less in Potassium resource from the BC Heart Failure Network. (English) Colour
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264154After a Heart Catheterization and Possible Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This set of instructions contains information on how patients need to care for and protect catheterization insertion sites. Levels of permitted activity and symptoms to be aware of are included in this resource. (English) Colour
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255563After Your Ablation Procedure - Electrophysiology Lab (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Information on how to care for yourself at home after an ablation procedure done by a heart rhythm specialist (electrophysiologist) to correct heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Includes information on caring for the groin site, how to manage any discomfort, and what to watch for following the procedure. (English) Colour
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257060Healthy Whole Grains (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Overview on healthy whole grains. (English) Colour
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262582Heart 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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253987Your 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 with a defibrillator shock. (English) Colour
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264359Low Blood Pressure When Standing Up / Postural Hypotension (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Have you ever noticed that you feel light-headed, dizzy, or faint when you change position from lying down or sitting to standing? This is a type of low blood pressure. You might hear it called ‘postural hypotension’ or ‘orthostatic hypotension’. (English) Colour
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