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Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This program is for you if you had any of the following: heart attack, heart surgery, angioplasty, stent, or pacemaker. (English) Colour

Angina Chest Pain (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We have determined that your chest pain is coming from your heart. This is called angina (sounds like ann-j-eye-na). Angina is caused by not enough oxygen getting to your heart muscle. (English) Colour

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Welcome to the Cardiac Care Unit (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Information for patients, families and visitors: The Cardiac Care Unit,your health care team, spiritual care, visitors, safe keeping valuables, preparing to go home. (English) Colour

Welcome to the Cardiac Care Unit (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for patients, families and visitors about the Cardiac Care Unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital covering personal items, preparing to go home, contacting spiritual care, and your health care team. (English) Colour

Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST) [English] Permalink Public

About cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other medical directions: A doctor’s order can be created based on Advance Care Planning conversations between you and your doctor. You keep it and take with you to medical appointments and the hospital if you visit the emergency department or are admitted. The order provides information to health care providers about your wishes and health care goals. (English) Colour

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Advance Care Planning Guide: My Voice - Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment [English] Permalink Public

What is advance care planning? How to start advance care planning. Advance care plan options. Why you should plan now. Note to Employees: This is STORES ITEM # 349976. (English)

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/h...

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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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http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/he...

How to Prevent Blood Clots (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

While in the hospital, there is a chance you could get a blood clot. This factsheet explains the medical term for blood clot (venous thrombo-embolism or VTE), what causes them, what to watch for, and how they are prevented. (English) Black & White

ACE Inhibitors [English] Permalink Public

ACE Inhibitors: Ramipril (Altace®), Perindopril (Coversyl®), Quinapril (Accupril®), Trandolapril (Mavik®), Enalapril (Vasotec®), Fosinopril (Monopril®), Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril®), Benazepril (Lotensin®), Cilazapril (Inhibace®), Captopril (Capoten®)What are ACE Inhibitors used for? Why should I take this medication? How do ACE inhibitors work? What should I expect? How do I take ACE Inhibitors? What are ACE Inhibitors used for? Why should I take this medication? What should I watch for? Other helpful points. (English) Colour

Aldosterone Antagonists (Potassium Sparing Diuretics) [English] Permalink Public

Aldosterone Antagonists (Potassium Sparing Diuretics): Spironolactone (Aldactone ®) Eplerenone (Inspra®). What are aldosterone agonists used for? Why should I take this medication? What should I expect? How do aldosterone agonists work? How do I take aldosterone agonists? What should I watch for? Other helpful points. (English) Colour