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Dr. Kevin Pistawka

Dr. Kevin Pistawka

MD,MC, FRCSC,
Cardiologist
Kelowna, BC
Q:

What is cardiac resynchronization?

A:

Cardiac resynchronization is a procedure where electrical leads are placed in the left ventricle and then right ventricle of the heart in an attempt to keep the 2 chambers working in tandem. It is used in the treatment of heart failure patients, and may be considered if medications are not successful in reducing shortness of breath and fatigue.

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What is Cardiac Resynchronization?

Mr. Colin Holyk

Mr. Colin Holyk

BSc (Pharm)
Pharmacist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

What are the types of home blood pressure monitors?

A:

There are a few different techniques that home devices use to measure your blood pressure. The fully automatic machine involves the cuff around your home, and the push of a button which takes your reading for you. There are semi-automatic machines as well where you would have to pump the cuff yourself, and even a manual machine with a stethoscope so you can hear your blood pressure. The machines with the arm cuff are generally superior to those which may have a cuff for your wrist. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist about the best home blood pressure machine for your needs.

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What is a Blood Pressure Monitor

Ms. Stacey Benmore

Ms. Stacey Benmore

BSc, MSc (PT), Dip.Manip, PT, FCAMPT
Physiotherapist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

What Causes Back Pain and Problems from Sitting

A:

When you sit for a long period of time there's different effects that are happening throughout your body. Some of the main things that we tend to see are increased compression forces going through the spine, in particular the lumbar spine. And what this means is that there's more pressure on the discs and the joints.

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Back Pain and Problems from Sitting

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