Newbie with PFO

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littlebuger New Member Date Joined Sep 2005 Total Posts : 12	Posted 9/15/2005 7:58 AM (GMT -6)
	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 -doppler ) test shows I have leakage to the Brian which caused my stroke (TIA) they would like to put me in a study to close the heart with having major heat surgery . here is the link to the procedure .. using this new device :StarFlex® Occluder here is the link :http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3400/3455.asp Hope we all continue to have good health Back to Top

Patoolla Veteran Member Date Joined Aug 2003 Total Posts : 525	Posted 9/15/2005 11:51 AM (GMT -6)
	Hi Littlebuger and welcome. Sorry you've had these problems and wish you the best with the new procedure. God Bless, Pat Back to Top

littlebuger New Member Date Joined Sep 2005 Total Posts : 12	Posted 9/15/2005 5:18 PM (GMT -6)
	ty for the welcome see ya soon Back to Top

Teri16 Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2003 Total Posts : 5230	Posted 9/15/2005 7:08 PM (GMT -6)
	Hi and Welcome! I'm sorry to hear about all of your problems! We have had a few other members with the PFO, but not in this particular trial as far as I know...I just want to wish you good luck! Hugs, Teri "Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas "I Hope You Dance".............LeeAnn Womack Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: http://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Back to Top

littlebuger New Member Date Joined Sep 2005 Total Posts : 12	Posted 9/16/2005 7:18 AM (GMT -6)
	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 Back to Top

Teri16 Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2003 Total Posts : 5230	Posted 9/16/2005 12:13 PM (GMT -6)
	There are some other threads on the forum here, have you been able to locate them? If not let me know, and I'll be happy to bring them back to the front!! You have a great day, too! Hugs, Teri :) "Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas "I Hope You Dance".............LeeAnn Womack Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: http://www.healingwell.com/donate/ Back to Top

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