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History. Fraser Health was created in December 2001 as part of a province-wide restructuring of health authorities by the then-new BC Liberal government of Premier Gordon Campbell. It is the merger of three former health regions: Simon Fraser Health Region (SFHR), South Fraser Health Region, and the Fraser Valley Health Region (FVHR).
For decades, researchers have seen an association between shift work and the risk of heart attacks and heart disease. One review of the research found that shift work seems to raise the risk of ...
increased shortness of breath. swelling in the ankles, legs, abdomen, or other parts of your body. fatigue. chest discomfort. sudden weight gain. reduced exercise tolerance. persistent cough or ...
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This the largest ever look at shift work and cardiovascular risk. Risk of heart attack was increased by 23%, risk for stroke was increased by 5% as compared to regular daytime workers. The worst ...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder. The condition is characterized by heart palpitations (rapid heartbeat) or irregular heartbeat. Other symptoms include ...
The Watchman procedure can reduce your risk of stroke if you have atrial fibrillation and cannot take blood thinners. Learn about the benefits and potential risks of this procedure.
Harvard Medical School faculty profile. Charles Andrew Czeisler (born November 1952) is a Hungarian - American physician and sleep and circadian researcher. [1] He is a leading researcher and author in the fields of the effects of light on human physiology, circadian rhythms and sleep medicine .