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After a Heart Attack: What to do for my health (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A heart attack, also called myocardial infarction, is when one of the arteries supplying blood to the heart gets blocked. The part of the heart that gets blood from that artery is damaged. The longer the artery is blocked, the bigger the heart attack. (English) Colour
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265301Healthy Living After Gestational Diabetes (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Now that you have delivered your baby, we encourage you to continue making healthy eating and lifestyle choices. Doing so reduces your chances of having higher blood sugars or getting diabetes in the future. (English) Colour
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265666Talking About the Future: Advance Care Planning [English] Permalink Public
We would like to talk with you about your illness, your goals and wishes, and planning for the future. This is an important part of the care we provide for all of the people we see. (English) Colour
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265582When Taking SGLT2 Inhibitors and Insulin: Prevent and Manage Diabetic Ketoacidosis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
When you are taking a SGLT2 Inhibitor and insulin, there is a greater chance of you getting diabetic ketoacidosis. This sheet explains what it is, what you can do, and when to get help. (English) Colour
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265694Healthy habits when at risk for lymphedema [English] Permalink Public
A handout for people who have had breast surgery or radiation and need more information about how to prevent arm swelling (lymphedema). (English) Colour
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262609Quick 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
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265530Treating Low Blood Sugar When Taking Insulin During Pregnancy (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Handout providing information on how to treat low blood sugar when taking insulin during pregnancy. Low blood sugar is when the sugar in your blood is less than 3.8 during your pregnancy and when on insulin. (English) Colour
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265744Carotid 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
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265646Angioplasty 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
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265648Healthy Snacks for Adults - South Asian (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Snacks can keep your blood sugar (glucose) levels stable throughout the day. This can help to reduce your feeling of hunger between meals and stop you from eating too much at mealtimes. (English) Colour
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