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After Open Heart Surgery: A Quick Reference (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Patient discharge instructions to be given to patients after open heart surgery. (English) Colour
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265707Compression Stockings (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Compression stockings are designed to prevent swelling to your legs and feet. They are prescribed by your Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Wound Care Nurse to manage venous disease. Compression stockings are available in different sizes and tightness depending on your need. They are fitted to your legs by a trained compression Stocking Fitter. (English) Colour
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265692Ankle Brachial Index Test (ABI) (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Ankle Brachial Index is a test which compares the blood pressure in your ankles to the blood pressure in your arms. This test is done in the Vascular Lab, located in our General Day Care. It is a safe and painless test that helps your medical provider determine if your legs are getting the proper amount of blood supply. (English) Colour
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266180Sepsis - Information for patients and families [English] Permalink Public
This document provides an overview on sepsis: what it is, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, treatments, and prevention. (English)
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266179Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Lifestyle, Exercise, and Nutrition Guide for Patients and Families (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A comprehensive guide to cardiac rehabilitation recovery, including education on exercise and diet strategies to improve heart health. TRIAL - seeking feedback from those enrolled in the program (English) Colour
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266454Atrial Fibrillation [English] Permalink Public
Atrial Fibrillation (or A-Fib) is a common heart rhythm problem. This factsheet is for patients going home from the Emergency Department. It has information on the common treatments, what you should do for health, and when to get help. (English) Colour
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266560Flecainide [English] Permalink Public
Flecainide is a member of a group of medications called “anti-arrhythmics” that help the heart beat regularly. (English)
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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Flecainide.pdfWhile Waiting for Your Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This is a quick guide on what to expect when having this procedure at Royal Columbian Hospital. To learn more about what to expect before, during, and after your TAVI, see “Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation – What to Expect” (266782). (English) Black & White
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267166Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation - An option for treating aortic stenosis (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet describes what this procedure is and what to consider before deciding if a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a therapy you should consider. We hope it helps you understand how treatment recommendations are made and how you will be part of that process. Please read this booklet, share it with your family, and bring it with you when you come to the TAVI Clinic. (English) Colour
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266783After your Transfusion: What to Watch out for [English] Permalink Public
You had a transfusion today. Sometimes, people have a reaction soon after leaving the hospital, or up to 14 days later. With this in mind, you should know what to watch for and when to get help. (English) Colour
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