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Hemorrhoid Procedures (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Hemorrhoids are clumps of tissue in the anal canal that contain blood vessels. Everyone has hemorrhoids, but problems occur when the veins become swollen. This factsheet discusses the causes, treatment options, and when to contact your doctor. (English) Black & White
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104572Varicose Veins Injection (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Varicose veins are veins that become swollen or stretched. Treatment involves injecting a chemical that causes the spider veins and small varicose veins to close. (English) Black & White
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104639Phlebotomy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
‘Phlebotomy’ is a medical term for taking blood from a person (sounds like ‘flee-bot-oh-me’). It is like donating blood except it is a medical procedure used to treat certain diseases. Taking blood out of the body can stress your body systems. Use this information to help you prepare for and recover after the procedure. (English) Colour
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262636Dalteparin Sodium (Fragmin Injection) (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Dalteparin sodium is a medicine that stops clots from forming in your veins and can only be administered by injection. Taking a blood thinner like this requires extra care if you sustain an injury. This factsheet provides instructions and advice for those patients undergoing this type of treatment. (English) Black & White
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104763Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
You are having a procedure to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour
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265645Artery Bypass Surgery - Lower Limb (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery (an operation) on an artery in your lower body. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The smaller arteries that carry blood from your aorta out to your arms and legs are called ‘peripheral’ arteries. (English) Colour
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265649Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Open Repair (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery (an operation) to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour
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265647OPAT RCH: Outpatient Clinic Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
You have an infection that is best treated with antibiotics given through an intravenous. This pamphlet gives you information about coming in to the hospital as an outpatient for antibiotic therapy on days, evenings, and weekends. It also describes how to care for your saline lock at home. (English) Colour
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265481Intravenous Medication Therapy in the Community (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Information for people who will be giving themselves antibiotics at home through an intravenous. Describes how the Community Outpatient Intravenous Clinic staff at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre support people to manage this therapy on their own. (English) Colour
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265564Carotid Artery Surgery - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery to remove plaque (say plak) of fat and other deposits blocking your carotid artery. Your carotid artery is the main artery in your neck that supplies blood to your brain. These deposits could break free and flow into the brain causing a stroke or mini stroke. (English) Colour
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