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Sotalol [English] Permalink Public

Sotalol (Sotacor) 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/Sotalol.pdf

Pacemakers [English] Permalink Public

A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps your heart beat at the right rate. When needed, it sends an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Pacemaker.pdf

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Consider Remote Monitoring [English] Permalink Public

Once you have a heart device, it is important to have the device checked regularly. In the past, this meant coming in to your heart doctor’s office or a device clinic several times a year. Now, with technology, we can offer ‘remote monitoring’ as well. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Remote%20Monitor...

Remote monitoring of a Heart Device [English] Permalink Public

This means your device care team can check your heart device and your heart activity while you are in the comfort of your own home, not just when you are in the office or clinic. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Remote%20Monitor...

Ablation for Supraventricular Tachycardia [English] Permalink Public

Ablation (sounds like ah-blay-shun) is a medical procedure used to correct certain heart rhythm problems, such as supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). It restores the normal regular rhythm of the heart by scarring the tissue in the heart that triggers the abnormal rhythm. This allows the heart to return to normal regular rhythm. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/SVT%20Ablation%2...

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) [English] Permalink Public

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a small electronic device used to treat heart failure. It delivers tiny amounts of electrical impulses to the heart causing both ventricles to pump together in a coordinated way. There are 2 types of these devices: a CRT pacemaker (CRT-P) and a CRT defibrillator (CRT-D). Both can send an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat when needed. A CRT-D can also deliver a life-saving shock to return the heart rhythm back to normal. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Cardiac%20Resync...

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Planning for Your Future Health Care: Advance Care Planning (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Advance care planning means thinking about what matters most to you. It involves thinking about what a good day looks like, your values and wishes for present or future health care and then sharing your wishes or instructions with close family, friends and health care providers. (English) Colour

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Flecainide [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.pdf

Measuring Your Blood Pressure at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Describes when to measure and how to measure blood pressure at home. Includes a chart for recording blood pressure results. (English) Colour

While 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