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Heart Function Clinic (Ridge Meadows Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital, Burnaby Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre, Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The Heart Function Clinic for people with heart failure brochure includes information on heart failure, clinic purpose, education sessions, and what to bring on your first visit. (English) Colour

Cellulitis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection of the deepest layer of your skin. This is called cellulitis (sounds like sell-u-li-tis). It is usually caused by bacteria. (English) Colour

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Echocardiogram (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​This factsheet provides an overview about echocardiogram including getting ready for an echocardiogram, what will happen during the echocardiogram, and helping your child prepare for the echocardiogram. Audio available. (English)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=1...

Welcome to the Cardiac Care Unit (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for patients, families and visitors about the Cardiac Care Unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital covering personal items, preparing to go home, contacting spiritual care, and your health care team. (English) Colour

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

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

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Protein and Diabetes [English] Permalink Public

This handout outlines why protein is important in diabetes management, how much protein you need, and where to find foods high in protein, and tips to increase protein in your diet. (English) Colour

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

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

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Beta Blockers [English] Permalink Public

Beta Blockers are a group of medications that relax the heart muscle, slow down your heart rate, help to make you feel better by reducing the symptoms of a fast or irregular heartbeat. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Beta%20blocker.p...

Ivabradine in Heart Failure [English] Permalink Public

Ivabradine helps manage your heart failure (brand name Lancora®). 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

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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