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...
Hi there! It has been a long time!! Im sorry refresh my memory PVC's. I am also on Verapamil, but I would not like to stay on for life. Did your Dr tell you if...
He is still on Plavix & Aspirin but we anticipate the Plavix going away once his heart is completley healed over the device. I am sorry to hear your extra...
Oh, thats nice. I will look for it next time I log into facebook. Â I just wanted to update everyone that I was taken off the Verapamil a couple weeks ago and...
Hi I'm 25 year old female, I just learned that I have a pfo after going through afib and ablations to fix it this past year. My cardiologist that I'm dealing...
Hi Renee, Welcome! I had a stroke about 2 yrs ago at the age of 25 yrs. and thats why they decided to close the PFO.My cardiologist recommended I have it close...
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