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Ms. Pamela Luehr

Ms. Pamela Luehr

BSN, CCNC, Cardiovascular Nurse
Nurse
Kelowna, BC
Q:

Is water the only fluid I should be monitoring with my heart failure diet?

A:

No, drinking water is not the only way you ingest fluid. Any food that turns into liquid at room temperature also contributes to your daily fluid intake. This includes foods such as ice cream, Jell-O, etc. Other liquids such as coffee, juices, and soups, will also have to be counted in your fluid monitoring, and you may wish to consult with a dietitian for some extra guidance on your specific dietary needs.

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Fluid Moderation for Heart Failure Patients

Dr. Bassam Masri

Dr. Bassam Masri

MD, FRCSC
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Vancouver, BC
Q:

What is the difference between hip resurfacing and hip replacement?

A:

Hip resurfacing involves using material to "cap" the ball of the hip bone which preserves the person's hip bone and allows it to move within the socket. In a hip replacement, the ball of the hip bone is replaced with a material and attached to the hip bone with a stem that is inserted. Hip resurfacing has been used for a long time in mainly younger patients to try and preserve the bone in the event that replacement was needed down the road. There are some risks associated with hip resurfacing which has made it a less common option in recent years. 

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What is Hip Ball Resurfacing?

Mr. Robert Roscoe

Mr. Robert Roscoe

BSc. Pharm, ACPR, CDE, CPT
Pharmacist
Rothesay, NB
Q:

What you need to know about Insulin Injection and Lipohypertrophy

A:

Lipohypertrophies, or lipos, are the development of scar tissue in the subcutaneous fat layer where you do your insulin injections. They feel like a thick, rubbery consistency underneath the skin. The issue with those is that sometimes you can feel them more than see them.

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Insulin Injection and Lipohypertrophy

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