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After a Heart Attack: What to do for my health (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public
A heart attack, also called myocardial infarction, is when one of the arteries supplying blood to the heart gets blocked. The part of the heart that gets blood from that artery is damaged. The longer the artery is blocked, the bigger the heart attack. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour
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265407Information for patients having an Exercise Myocardial Perfusion Scan (MPRI/MIBI) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public
The test is used to check for coronary artery disease. The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply blood to your heart muscle. (Chinese - Traditional)
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Information for patients having Dipyridamole (Persantine) Myocardial Perfusion Scan (MPI/MIBI) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public
The test is used to check for coronary artery disease. The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply blood to your heart muscle. (Chinese - Traditional)
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Plant Proteins [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public
One of the heart healthy series that focuses on sources of plant based proteins, how to cook them, and how to use them. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour
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266169Your Medication Plan for Sick Days [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public
Following this plan should help to keep you from getting sicker and coming to hospital. This plan tells you which medications to stop on sick days. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour
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266505Pacemakers [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public
A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps your heart beat at the right rate. When needed, it sends an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat. (Chinese - Traditional)
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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (or ICD, sounds like ‘eye-see-dee’) is a small electronic device that constantly checks your heart rate and rhythm. It looks for any sudden changes that can cause sudden death. When needed, it can either send an electrical impulse to your heart to trigger a heartbeat or send an electrical shock to trigger the heart rhythm back to normal. (Chinese - Traditional)
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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public
Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a small electronic device used to treat heart failure. It delivers tiny amounts of electrical impulses to the heart causing both ventricles to pump together in a coordinated way. There are 2 types of these devices: a CRT pacemaker (CRT-P) and a CRT defibrillator (CRT-D). Both can send an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat when needed. A CRT-D can also deliver a life-saving shock to return the heart rhythm back to normal. (Chinese - Traditional)
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Be prepared for summer heat (wallet card) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public
A card with helpful tips for staying cool and healthy during the heat and poor air quality events in the summer. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour
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267558Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public
Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (Chinese - Traditional) Colour
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