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Cardiovascular Disease

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout outlines information that is useful to help people with this condition understand cardiovascular disease, what may place them at increased risk, and prevention strategies.
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Walking with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Exercise can be very painful for individuals with peripheral artery disease. This handout lays out a basic walking program that individuals can use as a journal to track their symptoms of claudication.
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Vascular Claudication

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Vascular claudication can cause intermittent pain in the leg when active. Knowing what vascular claudication is, what to expect, and potential treatment options is useful to people who suffer from this condition and for the clinicians who treat people with vascular claudication. This handout outlines what intermittent vascular claudication is, what to expect, and potential […]
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Sternal Precautions

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This guide to sternal precautions is designed for patient and caregiver training, and includes graphic and written instruction and current research. The handout also includes alternatives that may be discussed with a surgeon if there is a concern about dependence on caregivers, muscle atrophy, fear-avoidance, or memory impairment that will reduce adherence to precautions.
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Hypo/Hyperkalemia

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Normal potassium levels are needed for the function of the brain, heart, muscles, and nerves. Abnormal potassium levels can affect electrical signals in the brain, causing changes or efficiency in cognitive function. Electrolytes, such as potassium, are what regulate these electrical signals. This handout explains how low and high potassium levels can ultimately affect the brain and provide information about factors/medical conditions that can cause abnormal potassium levels, signs and symptoms, and treatment of abnormal potassium levels in potassium-rich foods.
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Heart Healthy Cooking

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout explains similarities in the most effective diets for prevention of cardiovascular disease, based on various studies and clinical trials, and positive outcomes of changing diet for the long term.
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