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Sacubitril-Valsartan in Heart Failure [English] Permalink Public

This is 2 medicines combined, sacubitril and valsartan (brand name Entresto®). We use this medicine to treat certain types of heart failure. This factsheet explains how the medicine works, how to take the medicine, what to watch for, and how to care for yourself while taking this medicine. (English) Colour

24 Hour Holter Monitor [English] Permalink Public

Your doctor wants to know about your heart rate, heart rhythm, and any possible fast, slow, or irregular heartbeats (called arrhythmias). This sheets explains how we do this test. (English) Colour

Exercise Tolerance Test [English] Permalink Public

Your doctor has recommended you have an exercise tolerance test. This test monitors the flow of blood within your heart as you exercise. This sheet explains how the test is done. (English) Colour

Event Monitor [English] Permalink Public

Your doctor wants to know about your heart rate, heart rhythm, and any possible fast, slow, or irregular heartbeats (called arrhythmias). This sheet explains how we do this test. (English) Colour

Guide to Heart-Healthy Label Reading (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet explains how to read the Nutrition Facts label found on food items and includes definitions for the specific terms that are used. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Heart Healthy Nutrition (262584).

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Heart Healthy Restaurant Eating (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Restaurant meals and fast foods are always higher in salt, sugar, and fat than home-cooked meals. Learn how to make healthier choices when eating out by following these tips. (English) Colour

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Keeping Track of My Heart Health [English] Permalink Public

As part of Heart Healthy Nutrition, a table to track the results of your blood tests, waist and weight measurements, as well as tracking weekly activities. Includes target ranges to aim for. (English) Colour

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Heart Healthy Eating Guidelines [English] Permalink Public

General tips and guidelines for eating foods that are heart healthy. Also includes what foods you need to limit or stay away from to reduce your risk of heart disease. (English) Colour

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Fats in Food (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. However, some are healthy fats and some are not. This fact sheet shows you the fats you can eat often, eat once in a while, and not eat at all. It also includes information about the different kinds of fats in your body and how to lower your risk of heart disease. (English) Colour

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Getting the facts on fibre (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

What is fibre and how to make heart healthy fibre choices. There are 2 types of fibre – soluble and insoluble. Most fibre-containing foods have both types of fibre. It is important to eat a variety of foods to get enough of both types of fibre. (English) Colour

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