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Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) Guidebook for Patients and Families (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

If you have a leaky mitral valve your doctor may speak to you about a transcatheter edge-to-edge repair procedure. This guidebook tells you how to prepare for this procedure, how it is done, and how to keep yourself healthy after the procedure. (English) Colour

Welcome to 2 North B Medical Short Stay Unit: Take part in your care (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A medical unit is an area in the hospital where we treat illnesses and health conditions. Learn how you and your essential care partners can take an active part in your care. Help us make sure your hospital stay is only as long as it needs to be. (English) Colour

Craniotomy [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) on your brain. The medical word is craniotomy (say crane-ee-ot-oh-me). This surgery can be done for many reasons, such as: - to remove a growth (tumor or cyst) - to take a sample of tissue (biopsy) - to remove a blood clot - to repair arteries or veins - to drain pus from an infection (an abscess) - to repair a break in the skull (fracture) - to place an implant such as a shunt that helps brain fluid flow (English) Black & White

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Open Repair (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having a procedure to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour

Artery Bypass Surgery - Lower Limb (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) on an artery in your lower body. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The smaller arteries that carry blood from your aorta out to your arms and legs are called ‘peripheral’ arteries. (English) Colour

Your Guide to Independent Living -Keeping you safe from falls and injuries (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Combined package in individual information sheets for preventing falls and reducing injuries. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

This booklet is a package that contains the following individual information sheets: Your Guide to Independent Living - Make your home safer (264590), Your Guide to Independent Living - Home Activity Program (264588), Your Guide to Independent Living - Resources available in the community (264592), Your Guide to Independent Living - How to Get Up Safely from a Fall (264589), Your Guide to Independent Living - Programs to help you reduce falls and injuries (264591), Your Guide to Independent Living - What you can do to reduce you risk for falls (264593), Your Guide to Independent Living - Are you at risk for falls (264587).

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English (264151), Chinese - Simplified (264408), Chinese - Traditional (264409), French (265379), Korean (265380), Punjabi (264407)

Your Guide to Independent Living -Keeping you safe from falls and injuries (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Combined package in individual information sheets for preventing falls and reducing injuries. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

This booklet is a package that contains the following individual information sheets: Your Guide to Independent Living - Make your home safer (264597), Your Guide to Independent Living - Home Activity Program (264595), Your Guide to Independent Living - Resources available in the community (264599), Your Guide to Independent Living - How to Get Up Safely from a Fall (264596), Your Guide to Independent Living - Programs to help you reduce falls and injuries (264598), Your Guide to Independent Living - What you can do to reduce you risk for falls (264600), Your Guide to Independent Living - Are you at risk for falls (264594).

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English (264151), Chinese - Simplified (264408), Chinese - Traditional (264409), French (265379), Korean (265380), Punjabi (264407)

Your Guide to Independent Living -Keeping you safe from falls and injuries (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Combined package in individual information sheets for preventing falls and reducing injuries. (Punjabi) Colour

This booklet is a package that contains the following individual information sheets: Your Guide to Independent Living - Make your home safer (264583), Your Guide to Independent Living - Are you at risk for falls (264580), Your Guide to Independent Living - Home Activity Program (264581), Your Guide to Independent Living - How to Get Up Safely from a Fall (264582), Your Guide to Independent Living - Programs to help you reduce falls and injuries (264584), Your Guide to Independent Living - Resources available in the community (264585), Your Guide to Independent Living - What you can do to reduce you risk for falls (264586).

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English (264151), Chinese - Simplified (264408), Chinese - Traditional (264409), French (265379), Korean (265380), Punjabi (264407)

Your Guide to Independent Living -Keeping you safe from falls and injuries (Fraser Health) [Korean] Permalink Public

Combined package in individual information sheets for preventing falls and reducing injuries. (Korean) Colour

This booklet is a package that contains the following individual information sheets: Your Guide to Independent Living - Are you at risk for falls (266479), Your Guide to Independent Living - What you can do to reduce you risk for falls (266481), Your Guide to Independent Living - Make your home safer (266483), Your Guide to Independent Living - How to Get Up Safely from a Fall (266485), Your Guide to Independent Living - Programs to help you reduce falls and injuries (266487), Your Guide to Independent Living - Home Activity Program (266489), Your Guide to Independent Living - Resources available in the community (266491).

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English (264151), Chinese - Simplified (264408), Chinese - Traditional (264409), French (265379), Korean (265380), Punjabi (264407)