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24 Hour Holter Monitor [English] Permalink Public

Your doctor wants to know about your heart rate, heart rhythm, and any possible fast, slow, or irregular heartbeats (called arrhythmias). This sheets explains how we do this test. (English) Colour

Pacemakers [English] Permalink Public

A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps your heart beat at the right rate. When needed, it sends an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Pacemaker.pdf

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Exercise Tolerance Test [English] Permalink Public

Your doctor has recommended you have an exercise tolerance test. This test monitors the flow of blood within your heart as you exercise. This sheet explains how the test is done. (English) Colour

Limiting Sodium (Salt) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Too much sodium in your diet increases your risk for heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and kidney stones. This fact sheet gives you information about salt substitutes, how to avoid salt, reading nutrition labels, and tips for seasoning without salt. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Heart Healthy Nutrition (262584).

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Digoxin [English] Permalink Public

Digoxin (Lanoxin or Toloxin) is a medication that slows down your heart rate and prevents the heart from beating too fast. (English)

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SGLT2 Inhibitors in Heart Failure [English] Permalink Public

SGLT2 stands for Sodium-GLucose co-Transporter 2. This is a group of medicines that work in your kidneys to help remove extra fluid from your body (dapagliflozin or Forxiga®, empagliflozin or Jardiance®). This factsheet explains how this medicine works, how to take the medicine, what to watch for, and how to care for yourself while taking this medicine. (English) Colour

Fats in Food (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. However, some are healthy fats and some are not. This fact sheet shows you the fats you can eat often, eat once in a while, and not eat at all. It also includes information about the different kinds of fats in your body and how to lower your risk of heart disease. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Heart Healthy Nutrition (262584).

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COPD - What to do for my condition [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including managing your symptoms, medication, learn how to take care of yourself, keeping active, exercise,and resources available. (English) Colour

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Heart Healthy Eating Guidelines [English] Permalink Public

General tips and guidelines for eating foods that are heart healthy. Also includes what foods you need to limit or stay away from to reduce your risk of heart disease. (English) Colour

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Keeping Track of My Heart Health [English] Permalink Public

As part of Heart Healthy Nutrition, a table to track the results of your blood tests, waist and weight measurements, as well as tracking weekly activities. Includes target ranges to aim for. (English) Colour

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