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Dr. Karen Nordahl

Dr. Karen Nordahl

MD, Family Practise
Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
Q:

Can exercise cause miscarriage?

A:

One of the biggest misconceptions is if you exercise in your first trimester could miscarry.

This has not been found to be proven at all in any of the data.  
 
We do not use heart rate at all as a measurement of exercise intensity during pregnancy.  Across the world, there is something called the 'Talk Test'

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Can Exercise Cause Miscarriage?

Dr. Graham Wong

Dr. Graham Wong

MPH, FRCPC
Cardiologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

Can my pacemaker fail?

A:

A pacemaker is a mechanical device however have a low failure rate. It is important to visit the pacemaker clinic as recommended by your physician in order to monitor your pacemaker device. The function of your pacemaker and its battery life will also be monitored.

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How Dependable is a Pacemaker?

Dr. Graham Wong

Dr. Graham Wong

MPH, FRCPC
Cardiologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

What is a stent made of?

A:

A stent is made out of stainless steel or a derivative of stainless steel. It is designed as such to minimize the chance of the body reacting to the material.

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Cardiac Stents - Prognosis and Risks of Implantation