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Dr. Stephen Fort

Dr. Stephen Fort

MB, ChB, MD, MRCP, FRCP(C)
Cardiologist
Kelowna, BC
Q:

What symptoms should I watch for while waiting for valve surgery?

A:

You will be monitored leading up to your valve surgery for any change in your symptoms which could affect your treatment plan. If you have increased breathlessness, ankle swelling, pain in your chest, dizziness or lightheadedness, call your physician and cardiologist to assess these changes and decide whether your surgery date needs to be revised.

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Dr. John Watterson

Dr. John Watterson

MD, FRCPC
Rheumatologist
Victoria, BC
Q:

Who can develop lupus disease?

A:

Lupus disease typically affects young women, and it is rare for someone over the age of 40 to develop this disease. The average ratio of women to men with lupus can be as high as 10:1.

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Dr. Maziar Badii

Dr. Maziar Badii

MD, FRCP
Rheumatologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

What is scoliosis?

A:

Scoliosis is basically a curve in the spine that is different than the typical pattern we see in healthy spines. In a healthy spine, when you look from the back you see a straight line. There are natural curves that are there, but they are front to back. In someone with scoliosis when you look at their spine from the back with an x-ray, you do not see a straight line. Instead, you will see curving from side to side, often in the shape of a C or an S.

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