I just want to share with you, Faith732, that as long as you are confident in your surgeon and you know what your heart condition is, you should be fine. I had pericardiedomy last July and am feeling...
Jane, Thank you for the holiday greetings and sharing your personal stories. It's been six months since I had the surgery in July. Like you I have a lot to be thankful. I want to thank everybody for...
Congratulations! Good to hear that you have been doing well after the surgery. I went through the complete pericardiectomy 10 days ago and am now doing great at home, walking, resting, and...
Hi Taiga, I have just had a cardiac cathe done. The procedure itself is pretty safe as along as you find an experienced doctor in a Heart Center. I preferred a large Heart Center where doctors would...
Hi Boog, Good to hear from you. I am still going through a couple of tests. Haven't finally decided whether I will eventually go for the surgery. Thanks for you payer and care. Best, Gary...
Hi Boog, Thank you for taking the time to put your valuable experiences in writing. The information and your experiences have helped me a lot in determining what to do next and also in building a...
Dear Boog and all other friends, Thank you for your reply and sharing your insight about searching for a possible surgeon. I have made some progress in finding an experienced surgeon. This week, I...
Hi Kitt, Thanks for the welcome. Yes, I have a cardiologist that I go to. However, the surgeon he recommended does not seem to have much experience according to his record (I am relying on New York...
Hi All! I am new to this website. I find it extremely helpful in learning the stories of people who have similar experience with constrictive pericarditis and getting information about treating it....
Hi All! I am new in this forum. I have been suffering from constrictive pericarditis. As I heard from many of you, the experience in treating this particular kind of disease in a cardiologist and...