Grrr! Another MRA!!!

[debster913]

Hi, all--

Just got back from the cardio's office and here's the news:

1) Valve's great. Some trace leakage and my left atrium is still a little enlarged now 2 years post-op, but so far, so great!

2) Re-stenosis of my right femoral artery at the groin area. Cardio wants me to have another MRA and then possibly schedule another procedure in which a surgeon will go in and cut out the scar tissue. Geez. I'm wondering why this wasn't done in the first place instead of the balloon angioplasty.

Oh, well. Wish me luck!

I'll keep you updated...

Debi (debster913)

 

[Susan BAV]

Hope all goes well, Debi. There is a member here who just had valve replacement surgery (he and/or his wife post as Rhino19) and he just had to have a femoral artery surgery also, but his was for leaking and not scarring.

Take care.

 

[perrypiratesdad]

Would you rather have an angiogram or an MRA? Heck, I'd rather go with the less invasive MRA. Plus, it's 3D vs 2D.

 

[Dawn-Marie]

I'm sorry you have this complication. My best wishes and prayers are with you for getting this taken care of successfully!

 

[hall]

I have a very stupid question. What is a MRA? Excuse my ignorance. I do wish you a lot of luck w/your procedure. Prayers.

 

[SHEEPDOG]

Best of luck!

Best of luck!

Although I don't know either, I am guessing it isn't fun but not as bad as OHS. Good luck on the outcome and hope the wait goes fast.

 

[perrypiratesdad]

I have a very stupid question. What is a MRA? Excuse my ignorance. I do wish you a lot of luck w/your procedure. Prayers.

It is a Magnetic Resonance Angiography. Think of it as a non invasive (or minimally invasive) Angiogram that uses magnetic resonance to do it. They may or may not use contrast. The best part of the whole thing is that there is a 3 dimensional image, as opposed to a 2 dimension one that is normally gotten from a traditional angiogram. With a normal angiogram, they basically take an x-ray image of the subject, which is only 2 dimensional. With the magnetic field, radio waves and a computer, they can produce an extremely accurate and detailed 3D picture.

 

[hall]

It is a Magnetic Resonance Angiography. Think of it as a non invasive (or minimally invasive) Angiogram that uses magnetic resonance to do it. They may or may not use contrast. The best part of the whole thing is that there is a 3 dimensional image, as opposed to a 2 dimension one that is normally gotten from a traditional angiogram. With a normal angiogram, they basically take an x-ray image of the subject, which is only 2 dimensional. With the magnetic field, radio waves and a computer, they can produce an extremely accurate and detailed 3D picture.

Thank you for the explaination.

 

[tobagotwo]

Interventional cardiologists are always talking about how angiograms are harmless. It would be interesting to note the number of femoral artery procedures they cause.

Best wishes,

 

[Karlynn]

So sorry you have to go through this. Keep us posted on your progress.

 

[rocksoldier]

sending good vibes your way. trish

 

[debster913]

Would you rather have an angiogram or an MRA? Heck, I'd rather go with the less invasive MRA. Plus, it's 3D vs 2D.

I don't mind the MRA at all. My cardio couldn't do an angiogram even if he wanted to because of all the scar tissue. I'm just frustrated that I have the re-stenosis, but I always knew I'd probably need leg surgery to remove the scar tissue anyway. Better to get it over with now before school starts.

 

[debster913]

Thanks again to all sending good thoughts!

 

[WayneGM]

Sorry to hear about this bump in the road. Best wishes and good luck.