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Patient Education Resources

1,423 Patient Education Resources

Fistuloplasty

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-0397

A fistuloplasty is a non-surgical procedure used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels in your fistula. The pamphlet outlines how to procedure is done and what to expect.

Fistuloplasty - Cape Breton Regional Hospital

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-2284

A fistuloplasty is a non-surgical procedure used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessel in your fistula. The blood vessel is stretched with a special balloon. The pamphlet outlines what to expect going into the procedure, what happens after, risks, and a list of symptoms to watch for are provided.

Flax

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-0543

This pamphlet explains the health benefits of flax, what forms flax comes in, how to use flax, how much to use, and how to store it. Nutrient information for the different types of flax and recipes are provided.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy - VG Site

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0188

A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test to look at part of your lower bowel and rectum (bum). This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

Fluorescein Angiography (FA)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0132

Fluorescein angiography (FA) shows the blood flow in your retina. It lets your eye doctor find any problems. Topics include: getting ready for the test, day of treatment, how the test is done, and what to expect after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Food Journal

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-0593

This pamphlet explains how to fill out a food journal. It also includes space to write your goals for the week, examples of serving sizes from Canada’s Food Guide 2019, and a hunger/fullness rating scale.

Food Sources of Magnesium

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-0128

Your body needs magnesium to keep your bones, muscles, and nervous system healthy. Magnesium can also help keep your blood pressure under control. This pamphlet lists how much magnesium you need, as well as foods high in magnesium.

Foods High in Potassium

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-0610

This pamphlet provides a list of foods that are high in potassium. If you have high blood potassium levels, you should avoid these foods. If you have low blood potassium levels, you should choose more of these foods each day. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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