I don't know much about that medical condition, but I do know that if it were my hubby with the symptoms your hubby is having, that I'd be in the emergency room with him right now. Did you talk to...
Good luck listener!! Sounds like the doctor will keep a closer eye on you due to your family history. Keep on top of it and keep that bp down!...
The reason that you are being told to wait is because aneurysms the size of yours typically do not dissect. Many the size of yours don't even get any larger. Doctors assess the risk of your aneurysm...
Your cardiologist hopefully also told you to have regular cardiac check ups. Apparently the degree of your valve thickening, prolapse and regurgitation is not to the point where it requires surgery,...
I have no physical limitations placed on me. There were of course immediate restrictions, but once I got the all clear I'm back to my normal routine. Because of the nature of my disease I must...
Watching and Waiting -- The symptoms I presented in the emergency room were -- difficulty swallowing, a bulging swelling in my neck that pulsated, and my mechanical heart valve wasn't "clicking shut"...
Good luck Star -- I underwent my surgery in January 2005, my ascending aortic aneurysm was only 4.0 cm but I was symptomatic, surgery had to be done immediately. Let me know if I can answer any of...
Hang in there Star54 -- the good news is that it was discovered before it dissected. Your chances of a successful surgery and survival are much higher as a result. Good luck....
Both these methods can have significant deviation from the 'true' valve area, they are both dependent on the flow rate across the valve. The cath is less dependent on operator error and is the more...
You may be having an allergic reaction to the dye used during the procedure. Call your doctor's office and tell them your symptoms, if you experience difficulty breathing get to an emergency room....
Metoprolol is a beta blocker. Beta blockers can have an adverse effect on asthma sufferers. Talk it over with your doctor. He/she may be able to lower your dosage or prescribe an alternative to the...
That's really good news Maureen. Keep an eye on that valve though, when it goes it will go fast. My echo was not that abnormal in May 1992 and by Feb 93 my aortic valve opening had narrowed to the...
I've had three heart caths since 1993 and my experiences on all was very similar to nursejenns descript ion. You may experience some tenderness for a few days at the groin. Bruising is also common....
Identifier glad you had a good experience at the Cleveland Clinic. I know that for the many years I went to the Cleveland Clinic I had a very positive experience. My bicuspid valve was replaced when...
Yes clots can form even if you're on coumadin. I've been on coumadin for 16 years now due to an aortic valve being replaced 16 years ago and have been hospitalized on 3 separate occasions during...
According to HIPAA -- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act your hubby's condition may not be considered Pre-Existing as long as he has not had a breach in coverage of 63 days or more....
Although I can't answer your question about your long term prognosis with your condition, I can sincerely empathize with your situation. Although I'm unfamiliar with your particular condition, I've...
Marion --Welcome. You did nothing wrong, your original post is further down the page. You haven't received any answers probably because no one knows the answer to your problem. I encourage you to...
Caffeine can certainly be a factor in heart palpitations. I don't think that caffeine induced palpitations are dangerous, but they certainly are annoying and could mask other heart related issues....
No experience with that facility or physician, but wishing you well. I'm also a 52 year old female 4 years post op with ascending aortic aneurysm repair with St. Jude. Your current medical situation...
I've been hospitalized with anemia twice and it's surprising how much anemia effects the beating action of the heart. I received blood transfusions for my severe anemia and it still took some time...
Your concerns are valid, however, they really should be addressed to her physician. Only her physician knows her general health and can give you a prognosis....
Glad to hear you followed through with a doctor's appointment !! Thanks for posting an update, keep us informed after all your tests are complete. Good luck....
My advice would be not to mess around with this. Give your doctor a call and make an appointment ASAP to get in to see him/her. Your condition could have changed immensely in the past year, time for...
Welcome to the forums GPO and thank you for the information on the John Ritter Foundation study. I had not know about this, but I just emailed them to see if they would be interested in including...
If they're blood clots the area will feel hot to the touch, and will be painful. Instead this sounds to me like Petechia, small broken blood vessels near the skin. Give your doctor a call and...
If your bp is only elevated when you're at the doctor, you may suffer from what is called White Coat Hypertension. Tell the doctor your pressure is normal at other times. The doctor should have you...
TAVPR is a congenital defect, the cause of which is unknown as far as I know....
I don't think you can get much better then the Cleveland Clinic if you're in the midwest. I was followed for many years at the Cleveland Clinic when I lived in Ohio and in Michigan. Very good doctors...
I showed up in the ER with unusual symptoms, throbbing and bulging in my throat, palpitations etc. and because of my history of congenital valvular heart disease (aortic valve had been replaced), the...
Did the emergency room physician tell you to follow up with an appointment with a cardiologist? That should be your next line of action. He/she may order other diagnostic tests or have you wear a...
I would get it checked out to eliminate anything serious. Most of the time palpitations are harmless but sometimes people with arrythmia or valve conditions have palpitations. Some medications as...
Elevated cardiac enzymes, can be an indicator that you've suffered a heart attack. Depending on exactly which cardiac enzyme it is that is elevated, it may also be an indicator of heart muscle...
I wouldn't wait to get into a doctor, I'd take your dad to the emergency room. I also wouldn't start on aspirin without the advice of a medical doctor. (if it turns out to be a dissecting aneurysm...
I have had problems with anemia due to heavy menstruation while on coumadin. I ended up hospitalized 3 times in 2005 for anemia due to extremely heavy periods. Once my hematocrit was 12 !! My...
Great post !! I'd just add that heart patients should always make sure that their medications are in their carry ons and not in checked baggage. Not a good thing at all to lose your heart meds if the...
I've been on coumadin (warfarin) for 15 years. A lot of foods and medications do interact and either cause a higher or lower bleed time depending on the food or medication introduced. Aspartame has...
collapsed lung is very easily found with an x-ray and pulse-ox. I would hope that the physician had already ruled out collapsed lung....
I'm thankful that 2008 has been a year that I haven't had to go into the hospital with some complication or another. Thankful that my hubby and second son both managed to keep their jobs while many...
I've had two TEEs and they were the worst tests I've ever had. The numbing did very little for me, and the sedation never kicked in for me either. I feel for you. Although I've not had surgery for a...
Pinks -- heart caths (angios) are done on patients as young as newborns. So although you personally don't know anyone your age or younger that has undergone one, the physician likely has experience...
Pinks -- I also have very small veins, for my first angio(cath) the doctor used a child's catheter. The recovery period for all of my caths was minimal. My leg was sore for a few days, but nothing...
If you've been on an antibiotic like amoxicillin, combined with the statin, it could also show an elevation in ALT levels. Your best bet is to discuss it with your physician and hopefully it will...
I've had 3 angiograms (heart caths) done. One in 1993, one in 1997 and the latest in 2005. I was never put to sleep, but was given something to calm me during the procedures. The groin area does get...
Aimee -- no need to apologize -- when you're sick and don't understand what is happening to your body, it can be depressing. Hang in there. I'm glad you got an appointment tomorrow. Hopefully the...
Thanks for the prayers Aimee -- mine to you as well. No I did not suffer a heart attack nor did I have any kidney damage. Do you have kidney damage? Is that the reason for your edema or is it heart...
Aimee -- you're not alone. I feel for you and what you've gone through. I'm also a mom to 4 kids and now a grandma to two and I'm telling you that looking at them is what keeps me going on bad days....
I'm sorry for everything you've gone through. To me it does appear to be incompetent medical care that contributed to your health problems, and I wish you well in your legal pursuits. What exactly is...
Clubbed fingers is a symptom of disease, often of the heart or lungs which cause chronically low blood levels of oxygen. Diseases which cause malabsorption, such as cystic fibrosis or celiac disease...
Rose, I had a small stroke in 2001. I was in the hospital for a week and it probably took about 3 or 4 months before I was totally back to normal. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance when I woke...