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Remote Monitoring Guide for People with Heart Failure [English] Permalink Public

Remote monitoring is where we use technology to support you with your health condition technology to support you with your health condition while you are at home. This booklet explains what remote monitoring is and how people with heart failure can learn to manage their heart health on their own. (English) Colour

Cardiac Catheterization (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains how your heart works, what a heart catheterization is, what to expect, and possible treatments following this procedure. This booklet is intended for those people who have been referred to us for this procedure. Closer to the date of your procedure, we send you more specific information about how to prepare. (English) Colour

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

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

For people scheduled for heart surgery and coming into the hospital the day of their surgery. Instructions on how to prepare the day before and the morning of surgery, where to go, what to bring, about the hospital, and link to more information on FraserHealth.ca site. A supplement to Your Heart Surgery Journey booklet. (English) Colour

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