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Atrial Fibrillation: What to do for my health (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Atrial Fibrillation (or A-Fib) is a common heart rhythm problem. The electrical signals that control the heartbeat become irregular and cause the upper part of the heart to quiver (or fibrillate). When this happens, the heart can’t pump very well. It is not life threatening, but needs treatment to prevent complications. When blood is not flowing properly through the heart, it can clot. If a clot travels to the brain, it can cause a stroke. (English) Colour

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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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Cardiac Catheterization (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains how your heart works, what a heart catheterization is, what to expect, and possible treatments following this procedure. This booklet is intended for those people who have been referred to us for this procedure. Closer to the date of your procedure, we send you more specific information about how to prepare. (English) Colour

Talking 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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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

Why Clean Your Mouth Regularly (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

It is important to keep your mouth clean while in the hospital because cleaning removes germs that can cause chest and mouth infections. (English) Colour

Talking About Your Illness with Loved Ones and Caregivers [English] Permalink Public

Talking about your illness with friends and family may not be easy, but it will help them understand what is important to you. It will also help them support you and your decisions. (English) Colour

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After Open Heart Surgery: A Quick Reference (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Patient discharge instructions to be given to patients after open heart surgery. (English) Colour

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Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter [English] Permalink Public

This booklet includes What is ‘atrial fibrillation’? What is ‘atrial flutter’?, Is Afib/flutter harmful?, What can trigger Afib/flutter?, What causes Afib/flutter?, What can Afib/flutter feel like?, How is Afib/flutter treated?, What about preventing a stroke?, What can I do to help my heart?, What if I get an Afib/flutter episode?, When should I get help?, My Afib/flutter management plan, Living well with Afib/flutter, Questions you might want to ask. (English)

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Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation [English] Permalink Public

Ablation (sounds like ah-blay-shun) is a medical procedure used to correct certain heart rhythm problems, such as atrial fibrillation. It restores the normal regular rhythm of the heart by scarring the tissue in the heart that triggers the abnormal rhythm. This allows the heart to return to normal, regular rhythm. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Ablation%20for%2...