Well, I now have three cardiologists and am seeing one of the world's specialists for PFOs this Friday. I've read a lot of literature, talked to folks who've had PFOs and ASAs, including a heart...
Sorry to hear about your TIA. Can you tell me the events that took place? What preceded hospitalization? From my research, if you have a good contact for PFO catheterization closure, I would most...
Question - did they suggest closure in the absence of a stroke? I'm a young, healthy active person who has a PFO and ASA and left to right shunting. I get aural migraines, syncope, fluttering and...
Just came back from the docs again. I have to wait on the saline test before they decide to do the TEE. One cardiologist identified the PFO and ASA. They saw significant left to right shunting. Today...
7 hour open heart or cathater closure? I'm in NYC. Have you heard of Dr. Bergman or Minutello? How much of a defect or shunting do you think requires closure? I don't want to be in blood thinners for...
Thanks, Sheba2222. Interesting article. I appreciate it. I have to say, I've been doing a lot of research, chatting to people, and really hearing the controversies. I've heard that in almost any...
Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate the warm thoughts. Sorry to hear about your double TEE. Sounds terrible! Is it necessary to have TEE? I think I'm only scheduled for the saline bubble. Is one...
Hello, I've been diagnosed with PFO, ASA and right to left shunting. I'm a 37 year old female. My cardiologist suggests I have a catheter closure, but I have yet to do my saline bubble test....