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Living with Heart Failure - Package [English] Permalink Public

This is a collection of heart failure resources from the BC Heart Failure Network. (English) Colour

This booklet is a package that contains the following individual information sheets: The Basics of Heart Failure (262781), Heart Failure Zones (262782), Why People with Heart Failure Should Keep Active (262783), Limiting Fluid When You Have Heart Failure (262784), Daily Weight Information (262785), Limiting Sodium Intake When You Have Heart Failure (262786), Learning to Live with Heart Failure (264343), Herbs and Herbal Supplements (257510).

Family guide to ECMO [English] Permalink Public

ECMO (say ‘eck-mo’) stands for ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. ‘Extracorporeal’ means outside the body. The machine puts oxygen into the blood, and then circulates it back through the body. This therapy is used when the heart and/or lungs are not working well enough to support the body on their own. (English) Black & White

Your Heart Surgery Journey – Recovering at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information in this book is intended as a reference for you and your family and as a guide for the next 6 to 8 weeks and beyond. The first 6 to 8 weeks after heart surgery are usually the most difficult. You might recover quite quickly if you were in good health before your surgery. However, your recovery could be slower if you were very sick before surgery or if you had a complication after surgery. (English) Colour

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Learning to Live with Heart Failure [English] Permalink Public

Ways for people with heart failure on conserving energy, getting enough sleep, taking care of your emotional health, sex, driving tips, can I work, how to stay on track during holidays, and plan for the future. From the Cardiac Services BC (Previously BC Heart Failure Network). (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Living with Heart Failure - Package (262780).

Advance Care Planning Guide: My Voice - Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

What is advance care planning? How to start advance care planning. Advance care plan options. Why you should plan now. (Chinese - Simplified)

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http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/y...

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Living Well with Heart Failure - Video [English] Permalink Public

This easy to follow module is designed the help individuals and their family members learn more about heart failure. It provides information about what heart failure is, what you may expect living with heart failure and tips you can consider to help you better manage. There is also a section with other useful website resources and information about local services. (English)

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https://vimeo.com/66110389

Advance Care Planning Guide: My Voice - Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment [English] Permalink Public

What is advance care planning? How to start advance care planning. Advance care plan options. Why you should plan now. Note to Employees: This is STORES ITEM # 349976. (English)

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/h...

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Advance Care Planning Guide: My Voice - Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment [Punjabi] Permalink Public

What is advance care planning? How to start advance care planning. Advance care plan options. Why you should plan now. (Punjabi)

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http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/y...

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Advance Care Planning Guide: My Voice - Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment [Farsi] Permalink Public

What is advance care planning? How to start advance care planning. Advance care plan options. Why you should plan now. (Farsi)

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/h...

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Advance Care Planning Guide: My Voice - Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment [French] Permalink Public

What is advance care planning? How to start advance care planning. Advance care plan options. Why you should plan now. (French)

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/h...

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English, Chinese - Simplified, Farsi, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese