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littlebuger
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Joined : Sep 2005
Posts : 12
Posted 9/15/2005 6:58 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

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Patoolla
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Joined : Aug 2003
Posts : 525
Posted 9/15/2005 10:51 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 
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littlebuger
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Joined : Sep 2005
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Posted 9/15/2005 4:18 PM (GMT -6)
ty for the welcome see ya soon
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Teri16
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Joined : Dec 2003
Posts : 5230
Posted 9/15/2005 6:08 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 tongue

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littlebuger
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Posted 9/16/2005 6:18 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
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Teri16
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Posted 9/16/2005 11:13 AM (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 :)
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