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After a Cardioversion (Fraser Health) [English] 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. (English) Colour

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Preparing for Heart Surgery - Admit the Day Before Surgery (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

For people scheduled for heart surgery and coming into the hospital the day before the surgery. Brief instructions on where to go, what to bring, location after surgery and hospital accommodation. A supplement to Your Heart Surgery Journey booklet. (English) Colour

Consider Remote Monitoring [English] Permalink Public

Once you have a heart device, it is important to have the device checked regularly. In the past, this meant coming in to your heart doctor’s office or a device clinic several times a year. Now, with technology, we can offer ‘remote monitoring’ as well. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Remote%20Monitor...

The Reveal LINQ™ System [English] Permalink Public

The Reveal LINQ™ System includes a small insertable Cardiac Monitor (or ICM) placed just under the during a minimally-invasive outpatient procedure; and the MyCareLink™ Patient Monitor—a bedside unit that collects heart rhythm data from the ICM and makes it available to your doctor. (English)

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https://europe.medtronic.com/content/dam/medtronic...

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

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).

Following the Insertion of a Heart Device [English] 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. (English) Colour

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Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD): A Guide for Patients & Families [English] Permalink Public

An S-ICD is a small electronic device that constantly checks your heart rhythm. It looks for any sudden changes. When needed, it sends an electrical shock to trigger the heart rhythm back to normal. Learn more about what to expect with getting an S-ICD, or living with one, in this booklet. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Subcutaneous%20I...

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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation - An option for treating aortic stenosis (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describes what this procedure is and what to consider before deciding if a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a therapy you should consider. We hope it helps you understand how treatment recommendations are made and how you will be part of that process. Please read this booklet, share it with your family, and bring it with you when you come to the TAVI Clinic. (English) Colour

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) [English] Permalink Public

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a small electronic device used to treat heart failure. It delivers tiny amounts of electrical impulses to the heart causing both ventricles to pump together in a coordinated way. There are 2 types of these devices: a CRT pacemaker (CRT-P) and a CRT defibrillator (CRT-D). Both can send an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat when needed. A CRT-D can also deliver a life-saving shock to return the heart rhythm back to normal. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Cardiac%20Resync...

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