Pulmonary Artery Hypertension (PAH) Program : Halifax Infirmary, QE II
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34865
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1103
- Available Online
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Pulmonary hypertension causes high blood pressure (hypertension) in the blood vessels that connect your heart and lungs (pulmonary arteries). PAH is pulmonary hypertension that is caused by a progressive (gets worse over time) disease. This pamphlet explains what causes PAH, why you have been referred to the PAH Program, how the PAH Program will help you, and how PAH is treated.
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- Alternate Title
- PAH Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Cardiovascular system--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Abstract
- Pulmonary hypertension causes high blood pressure (hypertension) in the blood vessels that connect your heart and lungs (pulmonary arteries). PAH is pulmonary hypertension that is caused by a progressive (gets worse over time) disease. This pamphlet explains what causes PAH, why you have been referred to the PAH Program, how the PAH Program will help you, and how PAH is treated.
- Notes
- previous title: Pulmonary Artery Hypertension (PAH) Program
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1103
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
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
