the Pacemaker & Arrhythmia
Self-help Group

St. Paul's Hospital
Vancouver, B.C.

The Pacemaker Arrhythmia Self Help Group (PASH) is an initiative of the Healthy Heart Helpers Association within  the Cardiac Society of B.C., a non profit society formed for the purpose of supporting cardiac rehabilitation.

Our Mission is to provide educational, emotional and social support to individuals with pacemakers and/or arrhythmia and to those who are potential candidates for implants.  We share knowledge, feelings, experiences and insights in a supportive environment.  We help one another grow, foster acceptance of our disease/illness and provide support from peers as well as professional speakers.

PASH includes all individuals with rhythm disorders of the heart. These rhythm disorders include: atrial fibrillation, LAF (Lone Atrial Fibrillation), SSS (Sick Sinus Syndrome), ventricular tachycardia and many more. Treatment solutions discussed include and not limited to: medical management, ablation, pacemakers, ICD's (implantable cardiac defibrillators), naturopathic remedies and more.

 Membership in the Cardiac Society provides receipt of regular newsletters, access to support groups, volunteering opportunities and input into the direction of the  association.  Additionally, you will be notified of all PASH Group meetings and receive any special guidance communications specific to pacemaker or arrhythmia conditions.

Please note that PASH does not provide medical advice,
we only impart information.  

For more information please click on the side bar pages
 and/or contact any of our volunteers listed below. 

Daren Tourigny:  Res:  604-879-3547
Email:  darent@telus.net
 St. Paul's Message Center:  604-682-2344 Ext.62166

Claire Prentice, RN
Surrey Memorial Hospital:  604-588-3303

For information on meetings
click on the Meetings button on the sidebar.

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