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I though he was referring to the lighter and finer lines.. not the doubled up..

They left the wires in? I didnt think that was a thing they would do. As long as it doesnt cause issues i guess.. or taking them out of bone could be more risky. I did see your post about your sternum issue. Looked very swollen and pus filled. Ill have a look for the other post - surgical...

That sounds pretty decent. You were 19 years old first time around? And had second surgery at 38? That mean you had sternal wires that needed to be cut through the second?

Yeah, a trip to queensland wouldnt be a bad idea, if the premier was not locking the boarder every second day! I was asked to come to hospital on the monday for admission for surgery on Tuesday this week. When we get there they say that they need a Bed and tell me ti hang around. We after...

Thats awesome to hear it was unremarkable. I gather the longer apart the surgeries the better. Redo Valve Surgery - what we have learned Shows a few pictures (trigger warning) of what a surgeon is presented with regarding a OHS and Redo OHS. The surgeons skill and expertise is a key factor in...

The article in context of the quote was based on the reasoning for redo vrs doing nothing as well as considering emergency cases in which the mortality rate is generally 100%. So not so much in the context of when surgery was benefical to a patient in life cycles.

The ‘cardiac surgical paradox’, however, remains true: the higher the risk of surgery, the more an individual patient stands to gain from the procedure. It is vital, therefore, that surgeons are not penalised for being prepared to take on these high risk patients. I found the quote above in a...

Hi all, I was hoping to get you experience with OHS and specifically the difference if you have required to have a reoperation. I have had 3 sternoctomy (2 , 3 and 20 years of age). I am due for my 4th at 31 years old but have had mutiple delays due to hospital ICU and emergency patients. My...

Pretty accurate.

I agree with your statement. I agree with the less OHS, the better. Also considering age as a factor not just for when you may need the surgery but also for the future is very important as it may not be an option. I met a South African fellow in hospital last week who was waiting on a second...

How long till your surgery from the cath? I had my cath last tuesday and they had significant artery spasms which resulted in alot more meds and they changed the catheter size to a smaller one. I had the same experience with the haematoma which the nurses pit pressure on. Took about 5 hours...

I do not believe that the thread should be closed. If someone wants to connect and discuss faith or religion in the context of support and ideas then it is a great way to have that connection. I find it comforting knowing that people are praying for me in my circumstance and i am sure other...

Thanks for the post. Yes i have decided on the Mechanical valve. The two decisions are very different journeys each with their own pros and cons. I have made my choice and am at peace with that. My surgery is on the 11th of May. What valve did you get? (On-x, Carbomedics?) Was it your first...

A date with destiny (not just a hookers name) is always a date to remember ahha I have taken the lead up off work to be able to have good family time considering i will be out of action briefly. I was looking at my hospital records while i was waiting for my angiogram (just some light...

In case anyone else has the same experience ... Heyde's Syndrome Heyde's syndrone - journal article

Update... I was admitted to hospital on tuesday to have a angiogram and consultation with the Haemotology team. The haemotology team will be looking at 3000 units of biostate prior to surgery and 1500 units post surgery to help manage the Von Williebrand disease. Had a extra few Drs come and...

Just an update on where i am at since last post. My haemotologist was questioning if i have Von Williebrand disease and asked for a repeat test. The new results came back last week to confirm that i do have it in a moderate form. He says it is acquired due to my aortic stenosis and how the...

2 Main things i get from that is... 1. "a target INR between 1.5 and 2 translates into a lower incidence of bleeding events without a significant increase in TE events. This is consistent with recently published studies demonstrating the safety of a lower anticoagulation regimen in patients...

Wishing you all the best for tomorrow!

Your Heart & Therapy - More than most would know Found this resource and felt the need to share. I do no claim it to be my own work. It has a range of heart issues discussed and explains it all in a user friendly way. Enjoy.