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Dr. Dean Johnston

Dr. Dean Johnston

MD, MHSc, FRCPC
Neurologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

How is a stroke diagnosed?

A:

If a person shows up at the ER with signs of a stroke, they will likely be examined very quickly by a doctor. A test like a CT scan of the brain may be done, along with blood tests and an ECG to look at the heart. Based on the stroke diagnosis in the emergency room by the doctor, they will determine what kind of stroke a person is having and what treatment may be available to them.

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Diagnosing A Stroke

Dr. Maziar Badii

Dr. Maziar Badii

MD, FRCP
Rheumatologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

Treating Back Pain During Pregnancy

A:

Back pain in pregnancy is typically a pain that’s felt deep down in the lower back, and it tends to shoot down into one or both buttocks. Typically, it doesn't radiate all the way down into the calf or foot, although pregnant women can get herniated discs and sciatic-type pain. The most common one is a low-grade pain deep down that extends into the buttocks.

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Treating Back Pain During Pregnancy

Ms. Sarah Ware

Ms. Sarah Ware

RD
Registered Dietitian
North Vancouver, BC
Q:

Do you understand the Heart Health benefits of Tomatoes

A:

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and one of the most common reasons why North Americans are prescribed medication. One of the big dietary drivers of heart disease is an imbalance between dietary sodium and potassium content, with tomatoes being an excellent potassium source their inclusion can contribute to improved heart health and reduced disease risk.

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Heart Health Benefits of Tomatoes