[TheForge] PFO closure and swinging a hammer

[Bruce .]

Hmmm.   I don't know much about the subject, and I'm not sure what's a
"plug" for a heart would be like. 0

I don't like the idea of putting things like stents (which look like a
very involved basket twist or Chinese finger trap, but a lot smaller)
in blood vessels (to enlarge the bore) because of the potential for
subsequent clot formation and possible resulting strokes, heart
attacks, etc.  They may have no better choice in emergencies, but I
don't like it.  Again -- not my expertise.

But I for sure wouldn't have the job done by a geologist....  Did you
send this email from one of those phones that thinks it can spell
better than you can?

On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:21 AM, Ron Childers <ron at munlaw.net> wrote:
> Hi, guys, I need to borrow your brains. My two strokes somewhat hampered
> my smithing for a little while and I am tired of having to eat rat
> poison (Coumadin). I want to have a plug put in the hole in my heart and
> would appreciate any advice. I only know one person (Leon County judge)
> and he said it worked well and he was able to resume his very active
> lifestyle in just a few days. My geologist is reluctant to do it because
> it is not a guarantee that it will do any good and mu heart is otherwise
> healthy. Has anyone had it done or know of anyone who has and how well
> it worked? Any input would be much appreciated. Ron C
>
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Bruce
NJ