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Prior to surgery did any of you experience discomfort (not bad pain) in the center of the chest (sternum area), left ribcage (lower like right under the last rib), and or under the left armpit? I know about the back and shouder pain associated with the ANEURYSM (and I just started to experience...

My work is useless and are the reason I am looking at this STD. I have and will take 3 weeks vacation starting on the surgical date, but that will be the end. They told me to look into the STD and provided me with paperwork to be filled out. Fact is I am not getting great vibes from them (Ie...

Diane, Thank you for the response. Do you know if there is a cap on the amount they pay?Let me make sure I understand clearly. If someone was to earn 1000 weekly (gross) than they should expect 55% of that to be paid by SDI = to $550 or so. Then you are saying that 0 income tax is deducted...

thank you for the info, I will chk it out

What is all this about? Is this the first of many or a new tradition?

Dan and all, I hope you are well. Me again!!! This is something I had not even thought about. Any info on the way this works and what I can do to improve my chances are appreciated. I have a job that requires 50% travel and my company would like a dr note that says I can come back to work at...

What are the exact differences on the 3000 and the 3000fx? Why wouldn't the surgeon give you the best one off the bat? Have you heard of any newer technology advances from edwards in this series? I am getting a magna in 1 week (just want to be sure it is the best one) I am only 34

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Burair, Nice picture and you are correct about the hemi-arch. The reasoning behind it is the "infected or aneurysmed (it that a word?) tissue must be completely removed and as you can see the Ascending Aorta connects straight into the Arch. I have been told that whether the ARCH is larger or...

Pj, Great questions that I wish I had all the answers to. Please see my last post above and respond, I will do some research into my notes and then try to answer your questions.

Bob, Sorry for my lack of patience and thank you for the reply. As I get a more detailed view of the anti-coag for Bicuspids I will create a new thread for discussion. In all honesty I somehow do beleive that I will not get 20 years from the Bovine but going in I thought that If I could get...

Nigella, Glad to hear mom is doing better. I am new to the board and awaiting surgery so take my comments with a great assault. I am not clear about one thing, you say removed the Aorta which part? I am in a similar sitaution where I will have my entire Ascending Aorta removed, a hemi arch , a...

Hello ALL, I have taken your advice and seen Dr Raissi today (taked to Arlyss 2 days ago, she is great). I liked everything I heard from him. Here it the forecast, please chime in with your comments and thoughts I would really appreciate it; 1) I will have the entire Ascending Aorta removed 2)...

Here is the answer Here is the answer Hello Rachel and ALL, I have taken your advice and seen Dr Raissi today (taked to Arlyss yesterday she is great). I liked everything I heard. Here it the forecast, please chime in with your comments and thoughts I would really appreciate it; 1) I will...

Paul thank you for responding. I have seen 2 surgeons at UCLA both working under Dr Laks, but not Laks himself. Dr Beygui and Dr Esmailian. Should I go up the ladder? thx

One last addition (I really do not understand all the intricate details of the heart so this may sound foolish). Talking about tissue issues, does this mean I am on a course for heart failure and maybe even require a transplant? How could I get like this? Or my tissue for that matter? Freaked out

One other thing, I have been told that my congenital valve issue most likely lead to my aneurysm, and once removed that should be the end. I am very healthy why would tissue problems be an issue in future?

Hello All, As a reminder to my case, I have been diagnosed with Aortic Bicuspid valve (moderate regurg) and a 5.0cm Ascending Aortic Aneurysm. These are certain, two things not confirmed yet are 1) if the Aneurysm has reached the Arch 2) the root status. This maybe written incorrectly but the...

What surgeon is she using?