Hi Vi, Just checking in... How are you feeling? Have you been able to get any more information on the allergy? Hope you are feeling better and the Dr's are...
Has anyone else that has had this procedure done have a much lower average pulse rate than they had prior to the procedure? My pulse before the procedure...
I have had migraines for 22 years now. I take Topamax only 25mg. Depakote 1000mg and then for the actual headache I take either Axert or Relpax. I do have...
Hi Amy, Thanks for asking, I'm sorry I haven't replied sooner, but I've had the flu. I am going for more in-depth allergy testing next week. My doctor has...
Mine was 50 last time I went to the Dr. but I was also on 50 mg of Toprol which really slows it down. I just went off of all of the beta blocker 2 days ago...
... wanted ... Hi Brandi, I had an agitated saline echo, where they take saline solution through an iv and pump air until it forms bubbles, then they inject ...
What was it before your procedure? ... Toprol which really slows it down. I just went off of all of the beta blocker 2 days ago and I am really anxious to see...
Ok But what other tests did dr's do before doing the bubble test, cause my dr. has no clue. Brandi ... wanted ... Hi Brandi, I had an agitated saline echo,...
oh, sorry! it was in the low 70's. Dirk <rkymtnautomation@...> wrote: What was it before your procedure? ... Toprol which really slows it down. I just...
That is usally the first test that is done. ... cause my dr. has no clue. Brandi ... Axert ... inject ... around ... bubbles ... method ... out ... I...
Anybody read the article in today's Parade magazine? The guy on the cover had a stroke that was caused by 'a clot that went through a hole in his heart.'...
I live in Boston and I had mine closed by the same Dr. as he did! Funny thing is now I have been trying to get a follow up appt and echo for two months and...
Hi there, How is everyone? Anything new to report from anyone? Vi, I was wondering how you are feeling. All is well here - feeling good with barely any palps...
Hair loss? Wow, I had a TON of hair loss a few months after my surgery. Does your doc say it's because of the surgery? I thought mine was from having Lupus....
I'm about 10 months out now - when (or if) did your hair stop falling out? ... Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small...
Odd, it was about 9-10 months after the surgery and I lost so much hair I had bald spots on the top near my hairline. I was really freaking out because I lost...
by LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer 2 hours, 50 minutes ago WASHINGTON - One in five adults has a little hole in the heart. Most will never know it. But the...
Hello, I am currently enrolled into this trial. Unfortunatly the study site is still trying to get their informed Consents worked out with all the doctors,...
Please, all of you who are considering surgery, get tested for nickel allergy first. It' is like the same problem people are having with the cardiac stents,...
Vi, are you having it taken out? Violet Flame 11 <violetflame11@...> wrote: Please, all of you who are considering surgery, get tested for nickel allergy...
I wish it were that easy. With epilepsy and Lupus I am at high risk for open heart. I am just going to wait and see what happens I guess. I am using nitro...
Hang in there Vi and please keep us posted. Amy Violet Flame 11 <violetflame11@...> wrote: I wish it were that easy. With epilepsy and Lupus I am at...
Has anyone seen the article on the catheter operation to block off an extra pouch in the heart to stop strokes. It's for atrial fibrillation. Looks similar to...
I saw it, and I'm VERY skeptical. It looks like another way for doctors and companies to scare, then rip people off. juggletax <juggletax@...> wrote:...
Hello, I am a new member who just found this site. I was diagnosed with a PFO this summer but the cardiologist and my internist pretty much blew it off as no...
You have to have at least one stroke before they will close the PFO, or be having TIA's. I also have pvc's and the surgery only made them worse. Have you...