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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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Preparing 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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Living Well with Heart Failure - Video [English] Permalink Public

This easy to follow module is designed the help individuals and their family members learn more about heart failure. It provides information about what heart failure is, what you may expect living with heart failure and tips you can consider to help you better manage. There is also a section with other useful website resources and information about local services. (English)

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Foods High in Potassium [English] Permalink Public

Foods High and less in Potassium resource from the BC Heart Failure Network. (English) Colour

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

After 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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After 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

Hearts on the Mend (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This is a volunteer visiting program for patients with heart conditions. This program is a partnership between Volunteer Services, Healthy Heart Burnbaby, and FITT Cardiac Association. 'Hearts on the Mend' volunteers provide a valuable support system, educational sessions, and resource information. (English) Colour

Healthy Whole Grains (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Overview on healthy whole grains. (English) Colour

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Family guide to ECMO [English] Permalink Public

ECMO (say ‘eck-mo’) stands for ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. ‘Extracorporeal’ means outside the body. The machine puts oxygen into the blood, and then circulates it back through the body. This therapy is used when the heart and/or lungs are not working well enough to support the body on their own. (English) Black & White