My 22 year old son had a stroke last week and we are very unhappy with the doctors. He is fine, seems 95% recovered, however no one seems to have time to talk...
Hi Terijo, I am sorry to hear that your son had a stroke. Is he taking an anticoagulant? That should keep him from making any more clots for now. If he is...
It is a nickel mesh, I know that much and I was leery for that reason alone. Thank you so much for responding; I think the doctor's don't regularly test for...
Allergy testing for nickel is very quick and easy. Just go to a dermatologist and ask for a skin patch test. If your son is allergic it will show up as a...
Hi there Terijo, I think it is very wise that you look for someone that has experience with these operations. I was sent to a Cardiac specialist when I found...
Hi Terijo, You should be able to contact the device makers (Amplatzer, etc) and ask them to recommend a surgeon who is experienced with their device. I went...
Is the Amplatzer the one we want? Aren't there more than one type of device? When I first understood there WAS such a device, I think the one I heard about...
There are a few devices made by different companies. This group does not endorse one company or one specific device. Many of us have just had the amplatzer,...
I have the amplatzer, but there are other ones on the market as well. Each doctor will have their personal preference. The biggest issue is to find a...
I have the CardioSeal Occluder metal implant in my heart. Do you have to pre-medicate before a dental appt.? I have a terrible toothache and need to go to an...
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Migraine/2008/08/20/Migraine-Chat On Wed. August 20th I will be talking with migraine specialist Robert Kunkel, who has worked for...
I found out that is the case for life! Is that true? if so, why? ... From: Violet Flame <violetflame11@...> Subject: [PFOSupport] Re: CardioSeal Occluder...
I think it's to prevent any infection where the implant is in the heart. This is the rule for all heart implants, including stents. Didn't your cardio tell...
If your patch has completely healed, you may not need to premedicate for life. My dentist showed me an article last time I was in, I think from the American...
That would be good. I was told the last time I saw my cardiologist that everything was great, and he saw no reason to ever see him again. I thought that meant...
Hi, all, My wife just got diagnosed with PFO and a ASA as well, which seem to be the same thing, from what I can tell. Everything I'm reading online from...
Hi Mike, I can't speak for all the members of the group about why they've had their closures, but I have had 2 strokes due to blood clots from my PFO, and that...
I had mine closed because I had a stroke. My PFO was never diagnosed until after my stroke even though I had open heart surgery at 6 weeks of age.  ...
At the time I had mine closed mine closed they required that you had at least 2 strokes before they would consider giving you the procedure. I was unaware I...
... if ... while ... I totally agree that you need to have more than one opinion... I, too, have learned from my doctors that if it's large enough and poses...
My son, 22, recently had a stroke. He is in good health, a black belt, etc. The cardiologist who found the PFO explained that there was some dispute as to...
... daily) and i am 7 months pregnant! so you can. they discovered i was pregnant and had a PFO within 3 days of each other. so having to sit it out til i have...
I had my PFO before I became pregnant but while pregnant, I took Fragmin and then Heparin in my last 6 weeks. I didn't have to have a C-section becuase the...
Hello everyone, Â I have not read any emails from anybody lately, I just wanted to check into see how everyone was doing? Â I had my PFO closed 1 1/2 ago....
Hey, it's nice to hear from someone in the group. You have all been quite, I hope that means that you're all doing well. I have no complaints, I am still...
My 22 yo son had his closed 6 weeks ago. I am curious to hear if anyone felt more sustainable energy after. They thought he might see that, after it seals...
I used to go by my email nickname violetflame11 when I moderated the migraine group, but now i'm using my real name, Sol, so please remember that I'm the same...
Hello Terijo, Â I did feel energy after my procedure, but for some unknown reason, it only lasted about 1 year. I am going on to my second year now and I feel...
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