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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with Gadolinium Contrast [English] Permalink Public

Gadolinium contrast is a type of dye used during a Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan. It interacts with the magnetic field of the MRI scanner. The radiologist (a doctor who specializes in medical imaging) has asked us to use this dye for your MRI scan. (English) Colour

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

Preventing Constipation While on Opioids in Palliative Care [English] Permalink Public

Opioids (sometimes called narcotics) are used to treat pain and shortness of breath in people who are receiving palliative care for a life-limiting illness. Opioids slow the movement of your bowels. This often causes constipation. Constipation can be prevented and managed by using laxatives regularly. (English) Colour

Learning to Live with Heart Failure [English] Permalink Public

Ways for people with heart failure on conserving energy, getting enough sleep, taking care of your emotional health, sex, driving tips, can I work, how to stay on track during holidays, and plan for the future. From the Cardiac Services BC (Previously BC Heart Failure Network). (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Living with Heart Failure - Package (262780).

Nutrition and Lung Disease (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Our bodies require a variety of nutrients for proper function (including breathing!). Eating a balanced diet is essential to maintain health and manage your lung disease, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This factsheet gives helpful nutrition tips to support people living with lung disease. (English) Colour

Sun Safety After an Organ Transplant (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer for people who have had an organ transplant. In fact, any person with a solid organ transplant is much more likely to develop skin cancer than the general public. This risk is increased because of the medicine you must take to prevent your body from rejecting your transplanted organ. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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Sun Safety After an Organ Transplant (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer for people who have had an organ transplant. In fact, any person with a solid organ transplant is much more likely to develop skin cancer than the general public. This risk is increased because of the medicine you must take to prevent your body from rejecting your transplanted organ. (Punjabi) Colour

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Arm and Hand: Everyday Activities [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

This factsheet is part of a combined booklet describing exercises and activities to help strengthen and improve movement of your arms and hands. (Punjabi) Colour

This factsheet is part of Arm and Hand Exercises (267923).

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English (264579), Punjabi (268003)

Arm and Hand: Sensation Exercises [Punjabi] Permalink Public

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This factsheet is part of a combined booklet describing exercises and activities to help strengthen and improve movement of your arms and hands. (Punjabi) Colour

This factsheet is part of Arm and Hand Exercises (267923).

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English (264578), Punjabi (268002)

Arm and Hand: Stretching Exercises [Punjabi] Permalink Public

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This factsheet is part of a combined booklet describing exercises and activities to help strengthen and improve movement of your arms and hands. (Punjabi) Colour

This factsheet is part of Arm and Hand Exercises (267923).

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English (264576), Punjabi (268000)