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Update on recent cardio/stroke issues

Jul 15, 2008 08:02PM - 1 comments

It has been difficult lately with new health problems springing up every time a doc follows up on one problem with more tests. In addition to clarifying the problem, it seems to reveal new problems.  What a cycle!  If there is a problem, I suppose it is best to find it now.  I would like to get this resolved without interruption to my HCV TX (19 weeks to go).  Finally down to number of weeks beginning with a "1".  :)

Good news: PFO will NOT likely need surgery, just intracatherter implant: a pretty routine procedure.

Other news: Cardio doc won't do this until he finds out what the mass showing on aortic valve cusp is. Infection, thrombosis, tumor (these are usually benign), or just a shadow on the TEE images?  

Bad news: Questions above require more tests (Blood cultures, Heart CT and possible MRI).  So, here we go again! :)

Peace and good health to all y'all out there,

Brent

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by meNtoby, Jul 16, 2008 02:15AM
Dang Brent, sorry to hear the news of more of those dreaded "procedures" I sure hope you're able to breeze through them and carry on with your current mission.  You give that dog a big hug from me n' toby.  We''re pulling for you from here, and I'm praying always.  Best to the new grandson too!

cathy

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