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What is a Transfusion? [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet explains what a transfusion is, what can be transfused, and what the associated risks are. (English) Black & White
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037Healthy Heart Program (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Healthy Heart is a prevention program for people with two or more risk factors; a rehabilitation program for people with a heart condition, and a maintenance program for people who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle after their rehab has ended. (English) Colour
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256272Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) [English] Permalink Public
A PICC is a soft flexible hollow tube that is inserted into a vein either above or slightly below the elbow with the tip placed into a large central vein. This type of catheter provides greater comfort for the patient, allowing for the delivery of fluid directly into a vein and avoiding repeated needle insertions. This pamphlet provides all the information one will need to manage the care of the catheter. (English)
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252843Cardiac 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
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253636Welcome 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
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256329Welcome 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
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262735ACE 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
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262752Aldosterone 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
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262753Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) [English] Permalink Public
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Azilsartan (Edarbi®), Candesartan (Atacand®), Eprosartan (Teveten®), Irbesartan (Avapro®), Losartan (Cozaar®), Olmesartan (Olmetec®), Telmisartan (Micardis®), Valsartan (Diovan®). What are ARBs used for? Why should I take this medication? How does this medication work? What should I expect? How do I take this medication? What should I watch for? And other helpful points. (English) Colour
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262754Anti-arrhythmic Agents - Sotalol (Sotacor) [English] Permalink Public
Sotalol (Sotacor ®)What is sotalol used for? Why should I take this medication? How does sotalol work? What to expect. How do I take sotalol? What should I watch for? What about drug or food interactions? Other. (English) Colour
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