Hello, I am going too be the first person in Michigan too get the closure device installed. It is too my knowledge that the cardiologist will take the first 3...

Good luck to you, you are very brave. I only had the procedure done because I have had 2 strokes. Keep us updated. Vi nrse1231 <nrse1231@...> wrote: ...

My Neurologist is figuring that I have had numerous ministrokes with my migraines but since there is nothing showing up on any MRI's that I have had done, I...

Well, it's been a year since my surgery, and I wanted to report some complications I've been having. I had a PFO closure done with an Amplatzer. I also have...

More specifically what kind of complications are you having Vi? ... complications I've been having. I had a PFO closure done with an Amplatzer. I also have...

My Lupus symptoms have increased considerably, with severe joint pain, fevers, rashes, seizures, hair loss, frequent infections and protein in my urine. My...

Vi, I am so sorry that things have been so rough for you since your closure. You are in my thoughts every day. Thank you for sharing your symptoms with us -...

Funny you mention the hair loss Amy. I've been having a ton of that myself. I just thought it was a part of my Lupus. Hmmmm. Amy Brogna...

I haven't completely stopped having the palpitations which I expected to be done with by now at 6 months. Has anyone that has had the amplatzer device...

I am also really curious to know if anyone doesn't have the palps anymore Dirk, are you on any meds for them? I am on Toprol XL. What is your Dr's advise...

Don't get me wrong, I am not having them that often, maybe 1 - 3 a month or so, but if you have had a palp before I am sure you will agree with me that even...

Dirk, I'm still having palpatations, only maybe once a month or so. They are no where near as frequent as they were right after the surgery....