The Dysautonomia Download

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Astrid De Souza and Dr. Kathryn Armstrong

11 episodes

1 day ago

In the eleventh episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Erin Williams. Erin recently completed her PhD in the Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory at Simon Fraser University, under the supervision of Dr. Victoria Claydon. Her work focused on the role of skeletal muscle pumping in maintaining cardiovascular stability, with a particular emphasis on its application in counterpressure maneuvers for the prevention of syncope (fainting). She is currently working as a researcher in the Sa...

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Episode 11 - How to Manage Syncope (Fainting)

1 day ago

35 minutes

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Episode 10 - The Dysautonomia and Mindfulness Connection

In the tenth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Dr. Dzung Vo a pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine, founding Co-Director of the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness, and a Clinical Associate Professor and Division Head for the Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In today's episode, we explore the co...

3 months ago

42 minutes

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Episode 9 - Dysautonomia and Somatization

In the ninth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Pediatric Psychiatrist Dr. Andrea Chapman and Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Amrit Dhariwal. Dr. Chapman is a clinical professor in the UBC Department of Psychiatry and is the Director of Consultation-Liaison Service at BCCH. Dr. Dhariwal holds an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UBC and is the Co-Director of the Family Therapy Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital.&nb...

4 months ago

47 minutes

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Episode 8 - Sport, Rheumatology, and Dysautonomia

In the eighth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Pediatric Rheumatologist Dr. Kristin Houghton, who specializes in Sports and Exercise Medicine. She is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at The University of British Columbia. In today's episode, we discuss the role Rheumatology plays in Dysautonomia and strategies for approaching sport and exercise.

6 months ago

36 minutes

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Episode 7 - A Pediatric Electrophysiologist's approach to Dysautonomia

In the seventh episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Pediatric Electrophysiologist Dr. Shubhayan Sanatani. He is the Section Head of the Heart Rhythm Service here at Children's Heart Centre and a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of British Columbia. In today's episode, we discuss the role he has played in the Dysautonomia Clinic and his clinical approach to Dysautonomia.

7 months ago

37 minutes

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Episode 6 - Nutrition and Dysautonomia

In the sixth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Erin Stamp a Registered Dietitian who specializes in pediatrics here at the Heart Centre at BC Children's Hospital. In today's episode, we discuss the impact of diet and nutrition in regard to Dysautonomia and strategies for coping with nausea and other GI symptoms.

8 months ago

32 minutes

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Episode 5 - A Clinical Approach to Chronic Pain

In the fifth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview Dr. Tim Oberlander who is the medical lead for the Complex Pain Service at BC Children's Hospital. He is a Developmental Pediatrician as well as a Physician-Scientist. In today's episode, we discuss the clinical approach to seeing patients with chronic pain or illness and the connection between pain and our brain.

9 months ago

39 minutes

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Episode 4 - A Psychologist's Perspective

In the fourth episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview our team Psychologist, and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of British Columbia, Dr. Penny Sneddon. In today's episode, we discuss strategies for coping with stress, available resources, and the importance of the mind-body connection.

1 year ago

33 minutes

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Episode 3 - Dysautonomia through the lens of a Pediatric Cardiologist

In the third episode of The Dysautonomia Download, we interview our team leader Pediatric Cardiologist, and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of British Columbia, Dr. Kathryn Armstrong. We discuss Dr. Armstrong's journey to BC Children's Hospital, the role she has played in the Dysautonomia Clinic, and a variety of important concepts that impact our Dysautonomia patients.

1 year ago

39 minutes

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Episode 2 - Exercise and Dysautonomia

In the second episode of this series, we interview Astrid De Souza a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of British Columbia and an Exercise Physiologist and Counsellor to the Dysautonomia Program at British Columbia Children's Hospital. This episode discusses her journey and how she became involved with the Dysautonomia program, the role exercise plays in Dysautonomia, and how exercise varies depending on the patient.

1 year ago

29 minutes

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Episode 1 - A Patient's Experience

The first episode in this series focuses on dysautonomia from the perspective of a previous patient of the Dysautonomia Program. The conversation covers access to the Program, symptom burden, management, and follow-up. This episode is hosted by Astrid De Souza, a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of British Columbia and an Exercise Physiologist and Counsellor to the Dysautonomia Program at British Columbia Children's Hospital. In today's episode Astrid is i...

1 year ago

23 minutes