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After a Cardioversion (Fraser Health) [Vietnamese] Permalink Public

You have just had the procedure called a cardioversion which means we used electrical current to restore your heart’s normal rhythm. Follow these instructions for recovery at home and when to get help if needed. (Vietnamese) Colour

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Resources for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

What is COPD? The airways in the lungs become inflamed and obstructed or blocked. This makes it difficult to move the air out of your lungs. COPD incudes two major breathing diseases: Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. You may be at risk or have COPD if you are or were a smoker; have a cough with mucous that won't go away...have frequent chest infections...experience shortness of breath while doing simple activities. (English) Colour

Craniotomy (Fraser Health) [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

Supporting a Loved One When Death is Near (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

This pamphlet describes the normal changes that happen as the body naturally shuts down in the days to weeks before death; what you can do to help your loved one be comfortable; and how you can prepare for these changes. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Supporting a Loved One When Death is Near (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

This pamphlet describes the normal changes that happen as the body naturally shuts down in the days to weeks before death; what you can do to help your loved one be comfortable; and how you can prepare for these changes. (Punjabi) Colour

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Supporting a Loved One When Death is Near (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

This pamphlet describes the normal changes that happen as the body naturally shuts down in the days to weeks before death; what you can do to help your loved one be comfortable; and how you can prepare for these changes. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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Following the Insertion of a Heart Device [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Care After the Insertion of a Heart Device Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD), Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy.This brochure includes information about how to care for yourself after your procedure, including care at home, resuming activity, when to make follow up appointments and when to call for help. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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Following the Insertion of a Heart Device [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Care After the Insertion of a Heart Device Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD), Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy.This brochure includes information about how to care for yourself after your procedure, including care at home, resuming activity, when to make follow up appointments and when to call for help. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Following the Insertion of a Heart Device [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Care After the Insertion of a Heart Device Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD), Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy.This brochure includes information about how to care for yourself after your procedure, including care at home, resuming activity, when to make follow up appointments and when to call for help. (Punjabi) Colour

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Finding a Donor [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Finding a living donor at an early stage of your kidney disease may allow you to avoid dialysis completely. Without a living donor, you must be on dialysis before you are placed on the transplant wait list. Waiting for a kidney transplant from a deceased donor may take many years. (Punjabi)

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