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Pericarditis [English] Permalink Public

Information for patients diagnosed with pericarditis and being sent home. Information includes: what it is, how it is discovered, the tests done, how it is treated, and when to get help (English) Black & White

Atrial Fibrillation [English] Permalink Public

Atrial Fibrillation (or A-Fib) is a common heart rhythm problem. This factsheet is for patients going home from the Emergency Department. It has information on the common treatments, what you should do for health, and when to get help. (English) Colour

Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter [English] Permalink Public

This booklet includes What is ‘atrial fibrillation’? What is ‘atrial flutter’?, Is Afib/flutter harmful?, What can trigger Afib/flutter?, What causes Afib/flutter?, What can Afib/flutter feel like?, How is Afib/flutter treated?, What about preventing a stroke?, What can I do to help my heart?, What if I get an Afib/flutter episode?, When should I get help?, My Afib/flutter management plan, Living well with Afib/flutter, Questions you might want to ask. (English)

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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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After your Transfusion: What to Watch out for [English] Permalink Public

You had a transfusion today. Sometimes, people have a reaction soon after leaving the hospital, or up to 14 days later. With this in mind, you should know what to watch for and when to get help. (English) Colour

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Dehydration (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Your body needs water to work properly. Water keeps your blood flow easily around your body and to your body organs such as your heart and brain. Dehydration (sounds like dee-hi-dray-shun) is when your body does not have enough water. (English) Colour

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Angina Chest Pain (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We have determined that your chest pain is coming from your heart. This is called angina (sounds like ann-j-eye-na). Angina is caused by not enough oxygen getting to your heart muscle. (English) Colour

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Accidental Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

It is best to assume that all blood and body fluids are infectious. This factsheet is for anyone in the community who has been exposed. Usually given out in Emergency. Describes the types of exposure, the types of infections, how to protect the spread of possible infection, and how to prevent or treat exposure in the future. (English) Colour

OPAT RCH: Outpatient Clinic Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection that is best treated with antibiotics given through an intravenous. This pamphlet gives you information about coming in to the hospital as an outpatient for antibiotic therapy on days, evenings, and weekends. It also describes how to care for your saline lock at home. (English) Colour

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Deep vein thrombosis (sounds like throm-bow-sis), is a blood clot that forms inside one of the larger veins of the body. You may also hear it called DVT. This type of blood clot usually occurs in the calf, thigh, or pelvis. The blood clot can block part or all of the blood flow. The area becomes inflamed, causing pain, swelling, and feels warm to the touch. (English) Colour

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