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Nitroglycerin Patch [English] Permalink Public
Nitroglycerin is in a group of medicines called nitrates. It is used for people with coronary artery disease or heart disease. It reduces the number of times a person has chest pain (angina). Also, it improves blood flow for people with heart failure. Brand names for this medicine include Minitran®, Nitro-Dur®, Transderm-Nitro®, Trinipatch®. (English) Colour
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262766Non-Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers [English] Permalink Public
This type of Calcium Channel Blockers (Non-DHP CCBs) are use to slow the heart rate in atrial fibrillation and other irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), to prevent chest pain (angina), to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), and to prevent migraine headaches. This group of medicines include Diltiazem (Tiazac®, Cardizem®), Verapamil (Isoptin®). (English) Colour
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262767Statins [English] Permalink Public
Statins are used to prevent heart attacks and stroke, and to lower cholesterol levels. This group of medicines include atorvastatin (Lipitor®), fluvastatin (Lescol®), lovastatin (Mevacor®), pravastatin (Pravachol®), rosuvastatin (Crestor®), simvastatin (Zocor®) (English) Colour
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262768Warfarin [English] Permalink Public
Warfarin is a medicine used to stop blood clots from forming or from getting any bigger. It helps treat and prevent clots in the veins, arteries, lungs and heart. Sometimes, people call warfarin a “blood thinner” because it makes you bleed more easily, but it does not actually thin the blood. The brand name for this medicine is Coumadin®. (English) Colour
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262769Heart Failure Care: What to do for my heart condition [English] Permalink Public
Heart function care information around what I need to do for my heart condition including types of heart failure, weight monitoring, medication, and salt and fluid intake. Levels of permitted activity and symptoms to be aware of are included in this resource. (English) Colour
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257047A Guide to Your Pacemaker: Information for Patients and Families (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet tells you about your pacemaker. This booklet will tell you about what to expect before, during and after your hospital stay. Your nurse will help you to understand the information and how to take care of yourself when you are having a pacemaker. (English) Colour
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257261Preparing for Insertion of a Heart Device (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This information helps you prepare for a Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD), Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) at Royal Columbian Hospital, including instructions on how to eat, bathe, and take medication before the procedure as well as how to get to the hospital and what to bring with you. (English) Colour
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257259Preparing for Insertion of a Heart Device (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This information helps you prepare for a Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD),Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Center, including instructions on how to eat, bath, and take medication before the procedure as well as how to get to the hospital and what to bring with you. (English) Colour
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257260Preparing for Insertion of a Heart Device (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This information helps you prepare for a Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD),Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)including instructions on how to eat, bath, and take medication before the procedure as well as what to bring with you when you come to the hospital. (English) Colour
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262874Following the Insertion of a Heart Device [English] Permalink Public
Care After the Insertion of a Heart Device Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD), Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. This brochure includes information about how to care for yourself after your procedure, including care at home, resuming activity, when to make follow up appointments and when to call for help. (English) Colour
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