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Living with Heart Failure - Package [English] Permalink Public
This is a collection of heart failure resources from the BC Heart Failure Network. (English) Colour
This booklet is a package that contains the following individual information sheets: The Basics of Heart Failure (262781), Heart Failure Zones (262782), Why People with Heart Failure Should Keep Active (262783), Limiting Fluid When You Have Heart Failure (262784), Daily Weight Information (262785), Limiting Sodium Intake When You Have Heart Failure (262786), Learning to Live with Heart Failure (264343), Herbs and Herbal Supplements (257510).
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262780Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose) [English] Permalink Public
Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose is less than 4.0 mmol/L. This 2 page teaching tool is for people with diabetes who take insulin or some types of diabetes pills which puts them at risk for hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) (English) Colour
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262247Varicose Veins Injection (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Varicose veins are veins that become swollen or stretched. Treatment involves injecting a chemical that causes the spider veins and small varicose veins to close. (English) Black & White
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104639Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) [English] Permalink Public
A PICC is a soft flexible hollow tube that is inserted into a vein either above or slightly below the elbow with the tip placed into a large central vein. This type of catheter provides greater comfort for the patient, allowing for the delivery of fluid directly into a vein and avoiding repeated needle insertions. This pamphlet provides all the information one will need to manage the care of the catheter. (English)
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252843Dalteparin Sodium (Fragmin Injection) (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Dalteparin sodium is a medicine that stops clots from forming in your veins and can only be administered by injection. Taking a blood thinner like this requires extra care if you sustain an injury. This factsheet provides instructions and advice for those patients undergoing this type of treatment. (English) Black & White
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104763ACE Inhibitors [English] Permalink Public
ACE Inhibitors: Ramipril (Altace®), Perindopril (Coversyl®), Quinapril (Accupril®), Trandolapril (Mavik®), Enalapril (Vasotec®), Fosinopril (Monopril®), Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril®), Benazepril (Lotensin®), Cilazapril (Inhibace®), Captopril (Capoten®)What are ACE Inhibitors used for? Why should I take this medication? How do ACE inhibitors work? What should I expect? How do I take ACE Inhibitors? What are ACE Inhibitors used for? Why should I take this medication? What should I watch for? Other helpful points. (English) Colour
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262752Aldosterone Antagonists (Potassium Sparing Diuretics) [English] Permalink Public
Aldosterone Antagonists (Potassium Sparing Diuretics): Spironolactone (Aldactone ®) Eplerenone (Inspra®). What are aldosterone agonists used for? Why should I take this medication? What should I expect? How do aldosterone agonists work? How do I take aldosterone agonists? What should I watch for? Other helpful points. (English) Colour
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262753Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) [English] Permalink Public
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs): Azilsartan (Edarbi®), Candesartan (Atacand®), Eprosartan (Teveten®), Irbesartan (Avapro®), Losartan (Cozaar®), Olmesartan (Olmetec®), Telmisartan (Micardis®), Valsartan (Diovan®). What are ARBs used for? Why should I take this medication? How does this medication work? What should I expect? How do I take this medication? What should I watch for? And other helpful points. (English) Colour
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262754Anti-arrhythmic Agents - Sotalol (Sotacor) [English] Permalink Public
Sotalol (Sotacor ®)What is sotalol used for? Why should I take this medication? How does sotalol work? What to expect. How do I take sotalol? What should I watch for? What about drug or food interactions? Other. (English) Colour
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262755Anti-arrhythmic Agents - Amiodarone [English] Permalink Public
What is amiodarone used for? Why should I take this medication? How does amiodarone work? What to expect. How do I take amiodarone? What should I watch for? What about food or drug interactions? Other information. (English) Colour
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