[TheForge] PFO closure and swinging a hammer

[wmullett at bright.net]

Since it is not your expertise.... 

Both my Mother and Father have had multiple stints with no problems.  I am very thankful for the excellent care they have been given. 

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>Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:17:15 -0400
>From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net (on behalf of "Bruce ." <freemab222 at gmail.com>)
>Subject: Re: [TheForge] PFO closure and swinging a hammer  
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>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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