Got my card from amplatzer today. Took only 4 days....
For anyone who hasn't received their permanent card yet call Amplatzer at 1-888-546-4407 and ask for one. If your Dr. hasn't sent in the required forms yet that's why you haven't got it yet....
I'm getting an ID bracelet from roadid.com. I got my blood type from my procedure to add to the bracelet. Many ID types to choose from....
My wife got my card the same day of the procedure while I was still waking up from the anesthesia. It is filled out by hand. Should I be expecting an official one from Amplatzer?...
Found out from my doctor's nurse that the strenuous exercise restriction is for the sutures not to open up. The implanted device in the heart is not affected. It's all about the sutures in the groin....
Had my PFO closed a week ago 7/30/10. I'm curious why no strenuous exercise is permitted? I've been laying low since the closure. I do walk, not run. Not to strenuous. Did walk off and on at the Ohio...
Had my PFO closed yesterday (7/30/10) at Childrens Hospital in Columbus, OH by Dr. Ralf Holzer. I'm home today. He used an Amplatzer cribriform 25 mm. I was knocked out completely. Woke up about 1 -2...
This is the best support group. I also have a PFO. Is one device to plug the hole better than another? Thanks! Noah...
Saw my neurologist today. He says that the PFO closure will not guarantee I won't have anymore strokes. I guess I know that but its a piece of the puzzle that may need correcting anyways. Anybody...
Just found an answer on this site linking me to the cleveland clinic. Looks like about a week after closure I can go back to work....
Hey All,I'm a 54 year old male. Had a TIA in 2003, Massive strokes in 9/2009 and 4/2010. PFO discovered in 9/2009 but procedure to close at that time was not recommended. Plavix prescribed. Had...