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Cardiac Glycoside: digoxin [English] Permalink Public

Explains what this medicine is, how it works, reasons for taking, how to take it, and possible side effects. (English) Colour

Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers [English] Permalink Public

Calcium Channel Blockers (DHP CCBs) are use to prevent chest pain (angina) and to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This group of medicines include amlodipine (Norvasc®), felodipine (Renedil®, Plendil®), nifedipine (Adalat XL®). (English) Colour

Non-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

Statins [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

Understanding Behaviour: A Guide for Families (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Pamphlet describes behaviours seen in people who have dementia, brain injuries or mental health challenges. Educates families on how to cope/help when observing these behaviours. (English) Black & White

Your Late Preterm Baby (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A ‘late preterm’ baby is a baby born three to five weeks early, or between 35 weeks and 37 weeks of pregnancy. These babies are usually healthier than babies born earlier, but there is a chance they could have certain health problems. This information is meant to help you care for your baby at home and know what to watch for. (English) Black & White

Kidney Transplant Clinic (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information on the Kidney Transplant Clinic, our services, what to expect, who you see, and where we are located. (English) Colour

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Early Psychosis Intervention Program (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Our EPI Program is aimed at helping people spot the signs of psychosis early so that the person can be supported and treated as soon as possible. (English) Colour

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Resources for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

What is COPD? The airways in the lungs become inflamed and obstructed or blocked. This makes it difficult to move the air out of your lungs. COPD incudes two major breathing diseases: Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. You may be at risk or have COPD if you are or were a smoker; have a cough with mucous that won't go away...have frequent chest infections...experience shortness of breath while doing simple activities. (English) Colour

Tell us how you are feeling (Information for patients and family caregivers) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure describes how to use the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System-revised scale to describe the symptoms that you are experiencing with your illness. The brochure can also be used by your caregivers in Palliative Care. (English) Colour