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Living with Heart Failure - Package [English] Permalink Public

This is a collection of heart failure resources from the BC Heart Failure Network. (English) Colour

This booklet is a package that contains the following individual information sheets: The Basics of Heart Failure (262781), Heart Failure Zones (262782), Why People with Heart Failure Should Keep Active (262783), Limiting Fluid When You Have Heart Failure (262784), Daily Weight Information (262785), Limiting Sodium Intake When You Have Heart Failure (262786), Learning to Live with Heart Failure (264343), Herbs and Herbal Supplements (257510).

Heart Healthy Nutrition (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet contains Keeping Track of My Heart Health, Heart Healthy Eating Guidelines, Fats in Food, Getting the Facts on Fibre, Cooking Legumes, Healthy Whole Grains, Limiting Sodium (Salt), Guide to Heart-Healthy Label Reading, Heart Healthy Restaurant Eating, and Heart Healthy Resources. (English) Colour

This booklet is a package that contains the following individual information sheets: Guide to Heart-Healthy Label Reading (262574), Heart Healthy Restaurant Eating (262581), Keeping Track of My Heart Health (262665), Heart Healthy Eating Guidelines (262583), Fats in Food (262559), Getting the facts on fibre (262569), Limiting Sodium (Salt) (262563), Plant Proteins (266164).

Persantine Exercise Tolerance (Ridge Meadows Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The Persantine MPI Stress Test is to provide a method of checking for impaired blood flow to the heart muscle. This pamphlet provides information on the reasons for the test and the special preparations required before and after the test. (English) Black & White

Hip Protectors - Always On Your Side (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Hip protectors are special garments (underwear, shorts, or pants) containing soft pads specifically designed to protect your hips during a fall. The following information will help you learn more about the benefits of using hip protectors to prevent hip fractures. (English) Colour

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Your Guide to Reducing Falls and Injuries in Hospital (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

As a patient in the hospital, you are at risk for falling. Here are some ways you, your family, and friends can help reduce your risk of falling and getting hurt. (English) Colour

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English (255426), Chinese - Simplified (265807), Chinese - Traditional (265808), Punjabi (265809)

High Blood Pressure [English] Permalink Public

A poster concerned with the risks of high blood pressure (hypertension) and steps you can take to minimize the dangers. (English) Colour

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High Blood Pressure [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet concerned with the risks of high blood pressure (hypertension) and steps you can take to minimize the dangers. (English) Black & White

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

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