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Ms. Pamela Luehr

Ms. Pamela Luehr

BSN, CCNC, Cardiovascular Nurse
Nurse
Kelowna, BC
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Can I exercise with heart failure?

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It is very important to you do remain active if you have heart failure. Regular activity can improve on your sleep, make you feel better and improve on your breathlessness. Obviously, with heart failure it is essential that you understand the amount and types of activity that are safe for you. You can speak with your cardiologist or consult with a certified exercise specialist on including activity as part of your cardiac rehab plan.

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Activity Plan for Heart Failure Patients

Dr. Daniel Ngui

Dr. Daniel Ngui

BSc (P.T), MD, CFPC, FCFP
Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
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What causes COPD?

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COPD is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a long-lasting lung disease that can be caused by several factors. Common causes of COPD include smoking and genetic factors. If you think you may have COPD, you should see your family doctor to be assessed.

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What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Dr. Richard Bebb

Dr. Richard Bebb

MD, ABIM, FRCPC
Endocrinologist
Victoria, BC
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What is the treatment for Graves' Disease?

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Graves' Disease (overactive thyroid gland) has three main treatment options. For a long time, it was treated by removing the thyroid gland with surgery. That seems to be less common as most people prefer to avoid surgery is possible. The other 2 methods of treatment Graves' Disease involve medications to slow down your thyroid, or by drinking radioactive iodine which serves to shrink the thyroid to stop it from producing so much thyroid hormone.

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Treatment Options for Hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease)

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