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Gail in Ca replied to the thread Lipoprotein(a) | Lp(a) test.We were discussing a mitral valve replacement for me and I had said the surgeon suggested bovine but I wondered about a mechanical since... -
Gail in Ca replied to the thread Lipoprotein(a) | Lp(a) test.Last week I saw my cardiologist and asked him about this Lp(a) testing and if I should have it done. His opinion was that the research...
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Gail in Ca replied to the thread Different strokes....I never remembered to ask why my incision was longer with each surgery. It is 10” long after the 3rd surgery. A lot was done and 3 hrs...
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Gail in Ca replied to the thread 62 years old and meeting surgeon in 10 days to decide on valve type.The more surgeries the more scar tissue in there. Also, some of us have had endocarditis after 2 surgeries requiring a 3rd we weren’t...
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Gail in Ca replied to the thread Different strokes....My incision got longer with each of my 3 surgeries. I also had more chest tubes with each, 2,3,4. I never concerned myself with the...
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Gail in Ca replied to the thread New member - choosing a valve.It seems most that have mechanical valves say they don’t hear it or it’s just in the background of everyday living. I have a Carbomedic...
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Gail in Ca replied to the thread Questions on Selecting a Surgeon.My wonderful, big shot surgeon saw me before surgery. After that 3rd surgery, the chief surgical resident who was the 2nd on my two...
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Gail in Ca replied to the thread Diabetic dog.It’s always a good feeling to find a reason when our dog companions start having symptoms like peeing when they used to be fastidious...
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Gail in Ca replied to the thread Update!.Oakland Coliseum, sigh… My family had great fun going to events there like Raiders, A’s, concerts. I would ask to go to a game on...
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Gail in Ca replied to the thread The Beat Goes On... Just got some funk to it.My a-fib started 3 years after my 3rd surgery. I was cardioverted back to rhythm. Two years later, back into a-fib but cardio version...
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Gail in Ca replied to the thread Questions about treatment options.In 2009 my surgeon told me to expect 10 years from a homograft. I was in my 50’s. You got a good long time from yours. I got another...
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Gail in Ca replied to the thread Cardiac Catheterization.That suppository photo made me laugh and remember my time as a pharmacy tech before you had to take classes and be certified. Mine was...
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Gail in Ca replied to the thread Anyone had 3 valve replacement surgeries?.I’ve had 3 aortic valve replacements. At 34, surgeon wanted to give me porcine in case I wanted another child. Then after he saw my...
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Gail in Ca replied to the thread 3 Weeks to go......... to Big Surgery.My 3rd surgery was a two surgeon job. When I woke up I felt very good. No renal issues, but I had a partially collapsed lung which...
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Gail in Ca replied to the thread Questions about treatment options.I had my mitral valve repaired in 09 and it’s now leaking moderate to severe. Not sure if it’s like comparing apples to oranges with...