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Home blood pressure monitoring
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35092
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hypertension Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1197
- Available Online
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This pamphlet describes how to take your blood pressure at home. Topics include: advantages of monitoring your blood pressure at home, things to consider when buying a blood pressure monitor, how to measure, ideal blood pressure numbers at home, as well as a diagram showing the right way to take your blood pressure. The French version of this pamphlet 2197, "Surveiller la tension artérielle à la maison," is also available.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hypertension Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Abstract
- This pamphlet describes how to take your blood pressure at home. Topics include: advantages of monitoring your blood pressure at home, things to consider when buying a blood pressure monitor, how to measure, ideal blood pressure numbers at home, as well as a diagram showing the right way to take your blood pressure. The French version of this pamphlet 2197, "Surveiller la tension artérielle à la maison," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hypertension Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 1197
24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36678
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Victoria General Site. Hypertension Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2073
- Available Online
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An ambulatory blood pressure monitor is a small electronic device with a blood pressure cuff attached to it. This pamphlet explains how to use an ambulatory blood pressure monitor for 24 hours (1 day). It also provides info on where to return the monitor when you are done. Contact information is provided if you have questions. The French version of this pamphlet 2389, "Mesure ambulatoire de la tension artérielle pendant 24 heures," is also available. The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2401, "2…
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- Alternate Title
- 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Abstract
- An ambulatory blood pressure monitor is a small electronic device with a blood pressure cuff attached to it. This pamphlet explains how to use an ambulatory blood pressure monitor for 24 hours (1 day). It also provides info on where to return the monitor when you are done. Contact information is provided if you have questions. The French version of this pamphlet 2389, "Mesure ambulatoire de la tension artérielle pendant 24 heures," is also available. The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2401, "24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (Arabic)", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hypertension Clinic, VG
- Pamphlet Number
- 2073
Surveiller la tension artérielle à la maison
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37513
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hypertension Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2197
- Available Online
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Ce dépliant porte sur le suivi et la surveillance de la tension (pression) artérielle à la maison. Il décrit les avantages de la surveiller à la maison, les choses à considérer quand on achète tensiomètre (appareil de mesure de la tension), comment mesurer la tension artérielle et les valeurs cibles à la maison. Il comprend aussi une illustration qui montre comment mesurer la tension artérielle.This pamphlet describes how to take your blood pressure at home. Topics include: advantages of monit…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hypertension Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- Ce dépliant porte sur le suivi et la surveillance de la tension (pression) artérielle à la maison. Il décrit les avantages de la surveiller à la maison, les choses à considérer quand on achète tensiomètre (appareil de mesure de la tension), comment mesurer la tension artérielle et les valeurs cibles à la maison. Il comprend aussi une illustration qui montre comment mesurer la tension artérielle.This pamphlet describes how to take your blood pressure at home. Topics include: advantages of monitoring your blood pressure at home, things to consider when buying a blood pressure monitor, how to measure, ideal blood pressure numbers at home, as well as a diagram showing the right way to take your blood pressure.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Home Blood Pressure Monitoring" pamphlet 1197. This pamphlet describes how to take your blood pressure at home. Topics include: advantages of monitoring your blood pressure at home, things to consider when buying a blood pressure monitor, how to measure, ideal blood pressure numbers at home, as well as a diagram showing the right way to take your blood pressure.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hypertension Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 2197
Mesure ambulatoire de la tension artérielle pendant 24 heures
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38261
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Victoria General Site. Hypertension Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2389
- Available Online
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Un tensiomètre ambulatoire est un petit appareil électronique auquel est fixé un brassard de mesure de la tension artérielle. Ce dépliant explique comment utiliser un tensiomètre ambulatoire pendant 24 heures (1 journée). Il fournit également de l'information sur l'endroit où retourner le tensiomètre lorsque vous avez terminé. Des coordonnées sont fournies si vous avez des questions. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2073, "24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor…
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- Alternate Title
- 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Abstract
- Un tensiomètre ambulatoire est un petit appareil électronique auquel est fixé un brassard de mesure de la tension artérielle. Ce dépliant explique comment utiliser un tensiomètre ambulatoire pendant 24 heures (1 journée). Il fournit également de l'information sur l'endroit où retourner le tensiomètre lorsque vous avez terminé. Des coordonnées sont fournies si vous avez des questions.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2073, "24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring". An ambulatory blood pressure monitor is a small electronic device with a blood pressure cuff attached to it. This pamphlet explains how to use an ambulatory blood pressure monitor for 24 hours (1 day). It also provides info on where to return the monitor when you are done. Contact information is provided if you have questions.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hypertension Clinic, VG
- Pamphlet Number
- 2389
[24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38270
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Victoria General Site. Hypertension Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2401
- Available Online
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This pamphlet is an Arabic translation of "24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring" pamphlet 2073. An ambulatory blood pressure monitor is a small electronic device with a blood pressure cuff attached to it. This pamphlet explains how to use an ambulatory blood pressure monitor for 24 hours (1 day). It also provides info on where to return the monitor when you are done. Contact information is provided if you have questions.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Alternate Title
- 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Arabic
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is an Arabic translation of "24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring" pamphlet 2073. An ambulatory blood pressure monitor is a small electronic device with a blood pressure cuff attached to it. This pamphlet explains how to use an ambulatory blood pressure monitor for 24 hours (1 day). It also provides info on where to return the monitor when you are done. Contact information is provided if you have questions.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hypertension Clinic, VG
- Pamphlet Number
- 2401
High blood pressure (hypertension)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35585
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hypertension Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0715
- Available Online
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Your heart pumps blood around your body through blood vessels called arteries. Blood pressure is the force of blood on the walls of your arteries as it moves. This pamphlet explains what high blood pressure is, how it is is measured, and treatment.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hypertension Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hypertension
- Blood pressure
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hypertension
- Blood pressure
- Abstract
- Your heart pumps blood around your body through blood vessels called arteries. Blood pressure is the force of blood on the walls of your arteries as it moves. This pamphlet explains what high blood pressure is, how it is is measured, and treatment.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hypertension Clinic, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0715
DASH : Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37545
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1158
- Available Online
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Hypertension (high blood pressure) causes your heart to work harder. This can harm your arteries and vital organs. High blood pressure can cause heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. If you have high blood pressure, eating healthy, balanced meals and lowering your sodium (salt) intake can help. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension are: high in low fat dairy products, abundant (high) in fruits and vegetables, restricted in sodium (salt), and heart healthy (low in total fat, saturated fat…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Alternate Title
- The DASH Diet: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hypertension - diet therapy
- Blood Pressure
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hypertension
- Blood pressure
- Salt-free diet
- Abstract
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) causes your heart to work harder. This can harm your arteries and vital organs. High blood pressure can cause heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. If you have high blood pressure, eating healthy, balanced meals and lowering your sodium (salt) intake can help. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension are: high in low fat dairy products, abundant (high) in fruits and vegetables, restricted in sodium (salt), and heart healthy (low in total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and trans fat). Best choices and foods to avoid are listed. How to read a food label is provided. Recommended daily serving sizes and additional resources are included.
- Notes
- Previous title: The DASH Diet: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1158
High blood pressure in pregnancy - South Shore Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37588
Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Women and Children's Health Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2285
- Available Online
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High blood pressure in pregnancy (also called gestational hypertension) is a blood pressure (BP) that stays higher than 140/90 (140 over 90). For most people, a normal blood pressure is 140/90 or less. After week 20 of your pregnancy, high blood pressure can be linked to pre-eclampsia. This is a more serious condition that includes high blood pressure and protein in the urine (pee). Because pre-eclampsia can be dangerous to you and your baby, we ask you to monitor your blood pressure and sympto…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Women and Children's Health Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hypertension
- Pregnancy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hypertension
- Pregnancy
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- High blood pressure in pregnancy (also called gestational hypertension) is a blood pressure (BP) that stays higher than 140/90 (140 over 90). For most people, a normal blood pressure is 140/90 or less. After week 20 of your pregnancy, high blood pressure can be linked to pre-eclampsia. This is a more serious condition that includes high blood pressure and protein in the urine (pee). Because pre-eclampsia can be dangerous to you and your baby, we ask you to monitor your blood pressure and symptoms. This pamphlet explains the symptoms to watch for if you have high blood pressure, how to check your blood pressure at home, and symptoms that require medical attention right away. Contact information for the OBS Clinic and OBS Unit, and sheets to keep track of your blood pressure are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: South Shore Regional Hospital, Women and Children’s Health Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2285
Calcium channel blockers
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35915
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Department.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0295
- Available Online
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Calcium channel blockers are medications used to treat chest pain and contro high blood pressure. This pamphlet explains how to take and store calcium channel blockers, medications and foods to avoid, possible side effects, and warnings. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pharmacy Department
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Calcium Channel Blockers
- Chest Pain
- Hypertension
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Calcium--Antagonists
- Chest pain
- Hypertension
- Abstract
- Calcium channel blockers are medications used to treat chest pain and contro high blood pressure. This pamphlet explains how to take and store calcium channel blockers, medications and foods to avoid, possible side effects, and warnings. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pharmacy Department
- Pamphlet Number
- 0295
