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About My PICC - for older children and teens (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A booklet to prepare older children and teens for what to expect when they are going to have a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placed by a nurse while in the hospital. Includes how to care for the PICC and site after it is in place and when the get help. (English) Colour

Get Up, Get Dressed, Get Moving - Postcard (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We are committed to help you remain as active and independent as possible while you are in the hospital. Staying active improves breathing, appetite, sleep, and mood. Staying active reduces the chances of weakness, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, falls, and bed sores. Sit up as much as possible, change into clothes during the day, and take time each day to do some gentle exercise. (We thank Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for kindly agreeing to let us use their posters.) (English) Colour

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

People who have or get high blood pressure while pregnant need special care during this time. This booklet gives you information on how to keep you and your baby safe. Your doctor or midwife will review this information with you and can answer any questions. (English) Colour

24 Hour Holter Monitor [English] Permalink Public

Your doctor wants to know about your heart rate, heart rhythm, and any possible fast, slow, or irregular heartbeats (called arrhythmias). This sheets explains how we do this test. (English) Colour

Exercise Tolerance Test [English] Permalink Public

Your doctor has recommended you have an exercise tolerance test. This test monitors the flow of blood within your heart as you exercise. This sheet explains how the test is done. (English) Colour

Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) Guidebook for Patients and Families (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

If you have a leaky mitral valve your doctor may speak to you about a transcatheter edge-to-edge repair procedure. This guidebook tells you how to prepare for this procedure, how it is done, and how to keep yourself healthy after the procedure. (English) Colour

Guide to Heart-Healthy Label Reading (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet explains how to read the Nutrition Facts label found on food items and includes definitions for the specific terms that are used. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Heart Healthy Nutrition (262584).

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Keeping Track of My Heart Health [English] Permalink Public

As part of Heart Healthy Nutrition, a table to track the results of your blood tests, waist and weight measurements, as well as tracking weekly activities. Includes target ranges to aim for. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Heart Healthy Nutrition (262584).

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Heart Healthy Eating Guidelines [English] Permalink Public

General tips and guidelines for eating foods that are heart healthy. Also includes what foods you need to limit or stay away from to reduce your risk of heart disease. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Heart Healthy Nutrition (262584).

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Limiting Sodium (Salt) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Too much sodium in your diet increases your risk for heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and kidney stones. This fact sheet gives you information about salt substitutes, how to avoid salt, reading nutrition labels, and tips for seasoning without salt. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Heart Healthy Nutrition (262584).

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