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After Your Ablation Procedure - Electrophysiology Lab (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information on how to care for yourself at home after an ablation procedure done by a heart rhythm specialist (electrophysiologist) to correct heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Includes information on caring for the groin site, how to manage any discomfort, and what to watch for following the procedure. (English) Colour

Remote monitoring of a Heart Device [English] Permalink Public

This means your device care team can check your heart device and your heart activity while you are in the comfort of your own home, not just when you are in the office or clinic. (English)

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

Welcome to the Cardiac Telemetry Unit [English] Permalink Public

Cardiac telemetry monitoring is a way our doctors and nurses can check on the health of your heart. The monitoring helps your healthcare team diagnose and manage conditions that affect your heart. (English) Black & White

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Welcome to the Cardiac Telemetry Unit [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Cardiac telemetry monitoring is a way our doctors and nurses can check on the health of your heart. The monitoring helps your healthcare team diagnose and manage conditions that affect your heart. (Punjabi) Black & White

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Welcome to the Cardiac Telemetry Unit [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Cardiac telemetry monitoring is a way our doctors and nurses can check on the health of your heart. The monitoring helps your healthcare team diagnose and manage conditions that affect your heart. (Chinese - Simplified) Black & White

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Information for patients having an Exercise Myocardial Perfusion Scan (MPRI/MIBI) [English] Permalink Public

The test is used to check for coronary artery disease. The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply blood to your heart muscle. (English)

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http://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FD/FD.117.I54.pdf

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Information for patients having Dipyridamole (Persantine) Myocardial Perfusion Scan (MPI/MIBI) [English] Permalink Public

The test is used to check for coronary artery disease. The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply blood to your heart muscle. (English)

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http://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FD/FD.117.I542.pdf

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How to do a Valsalva Maneuver [English] 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.

During your ultrasound exam, we might ask you to do as simple technique called a Valsalva maneuver. It is a way of breathing that helps us more easily see how blood is flowing. This resource explains how to do it. (English) Colour

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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...

Information for patients having an Exercise Myocardial Perfusion Scan (MPRI/MIBI) [French] Permalink Public

The test is used to check for coronary artery disease. The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply blood to your heart muscle. (French)

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http://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FD/FD.117.I54.FR.pdf

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