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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)

URL:

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

Flecainide [English] Permalink Public

Flecainide is a member of a group of medications called “anti-arrhythmics” that help the heart beat regularly. (English)

URL:

http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Flecainide.pdf

While Waiting for Your Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This is a quick guide on what to expect when having this procedure at Royal Columbian Hospital. To learn more about what to expect before, during, and after your TAVI, see “Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation – What to Expect” (266782). (English) Black & White

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation - An option for treating aortic stenosis (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describes what this procedure is and what to consider before deciding if a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a therapy you should consider. We hope it helps you understand how treatment recommendations are made and how you will be part of that process. Please read this booklet, share it with your family, and bring it with you when you come to the TAVI Clinic. (English) Colour