Hi everyone .. the surgery is over ..I had the open- heart surgery for my PFO on Oct 30th 05 .. I'm having a few health isssues.. one is a fast heart rate .. which I never had before surgery .. the...
I'm told the prodcedure can be done by a Cardiologist in that field .. you do have the closure once .. unless something should happen .. you can have this done anywhere I"m told ..make sure the DR...
forgot to say . I was told the only way you could be a candiate for the closure in a study was if you met the guidelines . you have to of had a PFO & the stroke . if not in a clinical study you...
Just stoping in to say hello . I will have surgery this Thursday for the closure .. open heart surgery .. it si a relief to know that the closure will be done .. . ty all for your support .....
HI Vicki as we have chatted with each other through E-mail.. Dont' have alot to offer .. I 'm in the study for the Implant and today was told I'm wasn't picked for the implant .. not much choices .....
beeann .sorry to hear about your stroke .. hope the surgery goes well . ypou take care .. Newbie Dennis HUGS!!...
WOW .. I'm in the same scare .. had the stroke with a PFO .and now i'm lost .. they would like to do a study to close the hole without the open heart surgery?? any help appreciated .. anyone have the...
TY for the information .. I sure hope I can get some help oon how the study went for them ..I f they had it done .. or if the open heart surgery way to go.. great board .. great day Teri...
ty for the welcome see ya soon...
Any one else have the PFO and had suregry to close ? Glad I came across this board .. I had a stroke the DR has told me I have PFO (which means a hole in the heart .. and the TCD (Trans- carnail...