Angioplasty is a procedure where a balloon is used to open an artery that has become narrowed or blocked by deposits in the wall. The cardiologist inserts a catheter (tube) through either the groin or wrist up to the coronary (heart) arteries. A small metal stent is then permanently placed in the artery to help keep the artery open and relieve your symptoms.
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Every 30 minutes, one older adult in B.C. is hospitalized for fall-related injuries. But falls aren't an inevitable part of aging, & many falls are preventable.
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Canada's Top 100 Employers recognizes organizations that lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for employees. Find out why IH was chosen.
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Let’s meet some NPs who are providing patient focused, compassionate care, that improves the health and well-being of patients in the communities they serve.
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The Interior Health (IH) Legal Substances Team and the YOUTHWISE Advisory Group are excited to launch IH’s annual youth poster contest
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Created out of a desire to provide practical content to new nurses, the New to Nursing podcast aims to empower graduates transitioning out of the classroom.
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Casey is a mom of five-year-old twins and loves all things outdoors—from camping, fishing, and golfing, to listening to rainstorms, to watching the sunset.
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