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Dr. Kevin Pistawka

Dr. Kevin Pistawka

MD,MC, FRCSC,
Cardiologist
Kelowna, BC
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What is Warfarin?

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Warfarin is a commonly used medication in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Its primary indication is in the prevention of clot formation in the blood which can travel to organs in the body and cause serious issues, including stroke. Warfarin has been widely used for more than 50 years, and is the most widely prescribed anti-clotting medication in North America.

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Warfarin and New Alternatives

Dr. Janet Franiek

Dr. Janet Franiek

BSc, MD, CCFP, Womens Health
Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
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What is hypothyroidism?

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Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. The hormone is made in the thyroid gland, but is involved with every cell in the body, so the lack of enough hormone is a health concern that needs to be treated.

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Hypothyroidism

Dr. Daniel Ngui

Dr. Daniel Ngui

BSc (P.T), MD, CFPC, FCFP
Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
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How long does the average person live with heart failure?

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Heart failure is a serious condition which requires monitoring by your doctor and knowing how to handle flare ups in your symptoms. Once you are diagnosed with heart failure, your risk of dying from the disease is 10% each year, which means that over a five year span, 4-5 out of every 10 heart failure patients will die from the disease.

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Heart Failure Symptoms and Diagnosis

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