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Carotid 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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265646Angioplasty and Stenting: Lower Body - Your Procedure and Recovery at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
You are having procedure to open blocked arteries that supply blood to your legs. Angioplasty (say an-gee-oh-plas-tee) uses a medical ‘balloon’ to make the artery larger. A stent is a small tube reinforced with wire that keeps the artery open. (English) Colour
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265648Same Day Total Hip Replacement (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
There are different ways to do this surgery. Your surgeon will discuss the best approach for you. (English) Colour
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265821Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This checklist provides information to help you prepare for your surgery. (English) Colour
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257931Anterior / Posterior Repair: Vaginal Approach (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This is a surgical repair of your pelvic floor. This factsheet provides information about your surgery and recovery at home. Replaces #255575 (English) Colour
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265725Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning Before Joint Replacement Surgery [English] Permalink Public
When you use these cloth wipes to clean your skin before your surgery, you reduce the chances of getting an infection after surgery. The chemical in the cloth helps to kill any harmful bacteria normally found on your skin. To work properly, you must follow these instructions completely. (English) Colour
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264131Step by Step Guide for Living Kidney Donors [English] Permalink Public
There are many reasons why a transplant from a living donor may be the best option for a patient. Transplant outcomes are generally better with kidneys from living donors than for kidneys from deceased donors. With careful planning, a patient can avoid the need for dialysis and go straight to transplant from a living donor. (English)
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Exercise: During and After Breast Cancer [English] Permalink Public
Exercise is an important part of maintaining your overall health and wellbeing during and after breast cancer treatments. (From the BC Cancer Agency) (English)
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This booklet explains the exercises to do after your first rib resection surgery. The physiotherapist will review your home exercise program with you in the hospital before you go home. COMPANION MATERIAL: First Rib Resection Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (266759) (English) Colour
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266643While Waiting for Your Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This is a quick guide on what to expect when having this procedure at Royal Columbian Hospital. To learn more about what to expect before, during, and after your TAVI, see “Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation – What to Expect” (266782). (English) Black & White
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