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After a Heart Attack: What to do for my health (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A heart attack, also called myocardial infarction, is when one of the arteries supplying blood to the heart gets blocked. The part of the heart that gets blood from that artery is damaged. The longer the artery is blocked, the bigger the heart attack. (English) Colour

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Cardiac Catheterization (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains how your heart works, what a heart catheterization is, what to expect, and possible treatments following this procedure. This booklet is intended for those people who have been referred to us for this procedure. Closer to the date of your procedure, we send you more specific information about how to prepare. (English) Colour

Talking About the Future: Advance Care Planning [English] Permalink Public

We would like to talk with you about your illness, your goals and wishes, and planning for the future. This is an important part of the care we provide for all of the people we see. (English) Colour

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Why Clean Your Mouth Regularly (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

It is important to keep your mouth clean while in the hospital because cleaning removes germs that can cause chest and mouth infections. (English) Colour

Talking About Your Illness with Loved Ones and Caregivers [English] Permalink Public

Talking about your illness with friends and family may not be easy, but it will help them understand what is important to you. It will also help them support you and your decisions. (English) Colour

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Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter [English] Permalink Public

This booklet includes What is ‘atrial fibrillation’? What is ‘atrial flutter’?, Is Afib/flutter harmful?, What can trigger Afib/flutter?, What causes Afib/flutter?, What can Afib/flutter feel like?, How is Afib/flutter treated?, What about preventing a stroke?, What can I do to help my heart?, What if I get an Afib/flutter episode?, When should I get help?, My Afib/flutter management plan, Living well with Afib/flutter, Questions you might want to ask. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Atrial%20Fibrill...

Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation [English] Permalink Public

Ablation (sounds like ah-blay-shun) is a medical procedure used to correct certain heart rhythm problems, such as atrial fibrillation. 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/Ablation%20for%2...

Ablation for Atrial Flutter [English] Permalink Public

Ablation (sounds like ah-blay-shun) is a medical procedure used to correct certain heart rhythm problems, such as atrial flutter. 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/Ablation%20for%2...

Ablation for Atrioventricular Node (AVN) [English] Permalink Public

Ablation (sounds like ah-blay-shun) is a medical procedure used to correct certain heart rhythm problems, such as atrial fibrillation. Ablation of the atrioventricular (AV) node is a procedure used to disrupt or break the electrical connection between the upper heart chambers (the atria) and the lower heart chambers (the ventricles). This procedure does not cure atrial fibri llation, but by breaking this connection, the atrial fibrillation is no longer able to cause the heart to beat rapidly and irregularly. With the electrical connection broken, a permanent pacemaker is needed to support the heartbeat. The pacemaker is put in place before the AV node ablation is done. (English)

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

Cardioversion [English] Permalink Public

Cardioversion (sounds like kar-dee-oh-ver-shun) is a medical procedure that treats a heart rhythm problem. It is used to restore a fast or irregular heartbeat back to the normal rhythm. Common heart rhythm problems treated with cardioversion include atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Cardioversion%20...