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Anti-arrhythmic Agents - Propafenone [English] Permalink Public

Propafenone is used to control arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythms. In atrial fibrillation, propafenone is known as a “rhythm control” agent to control irregular heart rhythms and prevent the heart from beating too quickly. Why should I take this medication? How does propafenone work? What should I expect? How do I take propafenone? What should I watch for? Other helpful points. (English) Colour

Anti-platelet Medicine: Enteric Coated ASA (Aspirin®) [English] Permalink Public

Patient information on Anti-Platelet Agents - Enteric Coated ASA (Aspirin®) which reduces heart attacks and stroke risks, and prevents blood clots inside stents. Also relieves fever, pain, and inflammation. (English) Colour

Anti-platelet Medicine: clopidogrel (Plavix®) [English] Permalink Public

Patient information on Anti-Platelet Agents - clopidogrel (Plavix®) which lower the chance of having another heart attack, and prevents blood clots inside stents. (English) Colour

Beta-Blockers: acebutolol, atenolol, bisprplol, labetalol, metorplol, nadolol, propranolol, and sotalol [English] Permalink Public

Explains what beta-blockers are, how they work, reasons for taking, how to take this type of medicine and possible side effects. (English) Colour

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

Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This program is for you if you had any of the following: heart attack, heart surgery, angioplasty, stent, or pacemaker. (English) Colour

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Heart Function Clinic (Ridge Meadows Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital, Burnaby Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre, Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The Heart Function Clinic for people with heart failure brochure includes information on heart failure, clinic purpose, education sessions, and what to bring on your first visit. (English) Colour