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Intravenous Therapy in Long-Term Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A brief description of IV therapy and how it is offered in residential care in Fraser Health. Intravenous (IV) means ‘into the vein’. Intravenous therapy is when we insert a small flexible tube (called an ‘IV catheter’) through the skin into a vein. This allows us to give fluid or medicine right into the blood stream. Veins carry blood toward the heart. (English) Colour

Quick Guide: After a Transaortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A quick guide for how to look after yourself at home after a trans-aortic valve implantation. (English) Colour

Managing Your Venous Disease (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

In venous disease, the valves are weakened or damaged. This causes the blood to pool in the veins in the feet and legs which causes swelling, skin changes, and wounds or ulcers. Venous disease is a chronic condition that requires lifelong management. (English) Colour

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

Angioplasty 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

Compression Stockings (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Compression stockings are designed to prevent swelling to your legs and feet. They are prescribed by your Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Wound Care Nurse to manage venous disease. Compression stockings are available in different sizes and tightness depending on your need. They are fitted to your legs by a trained compression Stocking Fitter. (English) Colour

Sepsis - Information for patients and families [English] Permalink Public

This document provides an overview on sepsis: what it is, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, treatments, and prevention. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FF/FF.110.S47.pdf

Community Nurse Practitioner - Supporting People with Heart Failure (Mission, Abbotsford) [English] Permalink Public

Our nurse practitioner helps people with congestive heart failure who live in Abbotsford and Mission and not well enough to go to the Heart Function Clinic. The nurse practitioner helps people to manage their heart failure at home and get the health care services they need. (English) Colour

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Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Lifestyle, Exercise, and Nutrition Guide for Patients and Families (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A comprehensive guide to cardiac rehabilitation recovery, including education on exercise and diet strategies to improve heart health. TRIAL - seeking feedback from those enrolled in the program (English) Colour

Atrial Fibrillation [English] Permalink Public

Atrial Fibrillation (or A-Fib) is a common heart rhythm problem. This factsheet is for patients going home from the Emergency Department. It has information on the common treatments, what you should do for health, and when to get help. (English) Colour