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I commented to an echo tech recently, "I bet in your work, you sometimes do echos of patient's hearts that are obviously about to give them trouble." She said that she does, and that it's important for her to not show any signs of knowing the patient is in trouble. It's up to the doctor to do...

Just prior to my first open heart surgery 45 years ago, a blood drive was held to secure an adequate supply for my operation. It was done at my father's place of employment, a paper mill. I'm not sure if this type of thing is done for a specific recipient anymore. My dad had me write out a note...

I'd like to suggest viewing this website: http://www.opb.org/thinkoutloud/shows/forefront-cardiology/ Dr Starr will be interviewed on radio tomorrow morning. Also check out the Dr. Albert Starr tribute page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/DrAlbertStarr

Congratulations Dick! No surprise that it's lasted this long. After all, Dr Starr & Mr. Edwards' design was truly a "Modern Marvel" in it's day! I am alive thanks to Dr. Starr's skill. My wife's uncle, Arnie Solberg, worked with Dr. Starr & Lowell Edwards as a machinist when your valve was...

I have been to Dr. Starr's Facebook page, & shared the story of my 2 surgeries by Dr. Starr, 40 years apart. I heard from "RCB" Bob recently.I think he is planning to post something here on VR.org regarding the 50th anniversary of the Starr/Edwards valve. I'm doing great in regards to my...

This is a week late:redface2: but I celebrated the fifth anniversary of my valve replacement that was done on September 9, 2005. It was done by Dr. Albert Starr. He also did my original Tetrology of Fallot surgery in March of 1965. I'm happy to say that all is going well for me. A recent echo...

"Something" told me to stop by here today. Lo & Behold, it's the big 50th Anniversary Day! WOOHOO!!! 1 week from tomorrow is the 45th anniversary of my first open heart surgery to repair Tetrology of Fallot. It was done by Dr. Albert Starr, co-inventor of the Starr-Edwards valve. My pulmonary...

I thought you folks would find this story interesting.. http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100125-711169.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines

Congratulations, & best wishes on a speedy recovery! From another Tetralogy of Fallot patient, with a "cow" valve. :)

First of all, thank you all for your kind thoughts! It's been about a week since I started this thread. Time for a "Weekend Update":D My heart continues to do well. I'm thankful for that. Unfortunately, while I was down at Seaside, Oregon last weekend, I came down with a NASTY cold:mad: I saw my...

I'm over 3 years post op from my PVR. (how time flys!) Last October, my cardio noticed a few abnormal beats during my exam. He said I may be at risk for going into A-Fib.:( The past couple of weeks, I'd noticed the arrhythmia was getting more & more noticeable, especially in bed. Last Saturday...

Hi there, my TOF buddy! :) I just happen to be visiting with my sister in law, who is a heart transplant co-ordinator at a hospital in Seattle, Washington. I ran the term "physiologic incompetence" by her. she says it is another way of saying "trivial". As for your second question, her...

Welcome to the good side of the mountain, Anna! I'm very happy for you. I've been watching for news about your surgery. Congratulations from your TOF buddy!;):D

My thoughts and prayers will be with my PVR buddy Abbanabba on the 10th!

Approaching the summit Approaching the summit We often use the analogy of "climbing the mountain" on this forum to describe the experience of having surgery. You are doing the hard climbing now! The anxiety of the last 2 weeks is the worst part. Once you are rolled into surgery, you've reached...