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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).

Herbs and Herbal Supplements [English] Permalink Public

Herbs and Herbal Supplements is part of a larger package of heart failure resources from the BC Heart Failure Network. (English) Colour

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

Family Guide to Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Basic information guide to intra aortic balloon pump therapy in the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care unit (CSICU). An intra-aortic balloon pump is a machine that helps support a person’s heart to pump when the heart is weak or not working properly. (English) Colour

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Mission Memorial Hospital, Eagle Ridge Hospital, Peace Arch Hospital, Ridge Meadows Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Chilliwack General Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital, Burnaby Hospital, Langley Memorial Hospital, Delta Hospital, Fraser Canyon Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

MRSA is a type of common bacteria which has become resistant to most of the antibiotics normally used to treat it. This fact sheet for patients and families discusses ways to prevent the spread of MRSA at home and in the hospital. (English) Colour

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English (252667), Punjabi (265999)

Stress [English] Permalink Public

Information sheet on stress, what it is, what are stressors, how to know if you are stressed, ideas to manage stress, etc. from the BC Heart Failure Network. (English) Colour

Aboriginal Health Advance Care Planning: Respecting Aboriginal Ceremonies and Rites [English] Permalink Public

Many First Nations and Aboriginal cultures view death as a natural part of our life cycle with ceremonies and rites marking them. Care and planning must be respected and sensitive to these specific medical treatments, spiritual and traditional ceremonies. What is advance care planning? What is an advance care plan? What is My Voice? Why is advance care planning important? Where can I express my specific cultural health care choices? Who do I share my advance care plan with? Need help with advance care planning? What else should I know? (English)

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