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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (or ICD, sounds like ‘eye-see-dee’) is a small electronic device that constantly checks your heart rate and rhythm. It looks for any sudden changes that can cause sudden death. When needed, it can either send an electrical impulse to your heart to trigger a heartbeat or send an electrical shock to trigger the heart rhythm back to normal. (Chinese - Simplified)

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Pacemakers [Chinese - Simplified] 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. (Chinese - Simplified)

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Preparing for Insertion of a Heart Device (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

This information helps you prepare for a Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD),Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Center, including instructions on how to eat, bath, and take medication before the procedure as well as how to get to the hospital and what to bring with you. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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How to do a Valsalva Maneuver [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

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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. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Preparing for Insertion of a Heart Device (Royal Columbian Hospital) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

This information helps you prepare for a Pacemaker, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD),Loop Recorder, or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)at Royal Columbian Hospital, including instructions on how to eat, bath, and take medication before the procedure as well as how to get to the hospital and what to bring with you. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Be prepared for summer heat (wallet card) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

A card with helpful tips for staying cool and healthy during the heat and poor air quality events in the summer. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Talking About the Future: Advance Care Planning [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

We would like to talk with you about your illness, your goals and wishes, and planning for the future. This is an important part of the care we provide for all of the people we see. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Chest Pain - Non-Cardiac (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Pain in your chest can be scary but is does not always mean you are having a heart attack. We have done some tests and determined your chest pain is not coming from your heart. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Heart Failure Care: What to do for my heart condition [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Heart function care information around what I need to do for my heart condition including types of heart failure, weight monitoring, medication, and salt and fluid intake. Levels of permitted activity and symptoms to be aware of are included in this resource. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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