I'm assuming the monitor is to check for a-fib?
Had a Stroke
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Patience0830
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We're with you, brother.
Dad had a major stroke with minor consequences in his 60's, died of complications after a quad bypass at 76. Mom had TIA' s for several yrs b4 a big one killed her at 84. So far my BP and cholesterol are still good with only diet and exercise. Luck of the draw sometimes favors the foolish. 61 this yr and hoping to watch grandkids grow up. Here's hoping your troubles prove easily solved .
Evidently there is a very genetic aspect to the issue. My dad has a genetic disposition to high (bad) cholesterol that can only be managed through medications. He tried dropping the meds and managing it on his own through diet and exercise, lost 30 lbs and after a month his levels changed very little. I may be in the same boat but currently I am a big fan of butter, sausage and all the delicious things that we have known for years aren't particularly good for you. On the bright side, my cardiologist did give me the thumbs up for continued whisky/bourbon/scotch consumption so there is that.
I was in a coma back in 2003 for a month, and suffered a stroke during the time I was comatose. I suppose that was fortunate, since the best place to be is a hospital when you're having a stroke or coronary episode... unless, of course, something the hospital did resulted in the stroke occurring.
In the end I lost about 75-80% of my vision. I was forced to retire, which was the greatest thing to ever happen to me. So I guess it was sort of a blessing. I got out of a very high-stress job, and got to spend quality time with my kids and family.
My only residual issue is the vision loss. However, I can still do just about everything that I did before the stroke. It's amazing how your body adapts to adversity.
Keep a positive attitude, and you'll get through this. Hopefully it will be the last stroke you experience.
I wish you long life & good health!
In the end I lost about 75-80% of my vision. I was forced to retire, which was the greatest thing to ever happen to me. So I guess it was sort of a blessing. I got out of a very high-stress job, and got to spend quality time with my kids and family.
My only residual issue is the vision loss. However, I can still do just about everything that I did before the stroke. It's amazing how your body adapts to adversity.
Keep a positive attitude, and you'll get through this. Hopefully it will be the last stroke you experience.
I wish you long life & good health!
Had one in 2002 I ride a trike, cut my yard, etc retired now just too stay busy. Houston heat is bad just watch learn when to quit if you feel anything different or exhausted. Prayers.
All well understood bud!! Our fears get the better of us sometimes and even debilitate us to some degree. I wish you great health and hope your outcome is well. Lord, hold this man in your hands and comfort him. Give him improvements with his health and peace in his mind. Amen.
Bubble study completed now on to a TEE (trans esophageal echocardiogram) for confirmation. After that it's a scan of my legs to check for clots and then figure out how/when we're gonna fix this shit. I swear I've had more Dr's appointments in the last 3 weeks than I've had the last 32 years of my life.
If the ASD or PFO is in a favorable spot I'm assuming they'll recommend a transcatheter plug. I thought I took a pic of one that we did the other day but I guess I didn't. Give me a holler if you have any questions. They'll have you fixed up before you know it.
Be prepared to never find a cause for your stroke. After 10 Doctors, ever test under the Sun ( some multiple times) , a gallon of blood drawn to test for clotting factors, a trip from NM to Phoenix to see a specialist and all I got was it must have been a fluke of nature. By the way, most Docs don't know shit about stroke. The specialist is the only Doc that gave me a chance of having any recovery.
Glad your legs checked out ok. I had the Doppler ultrasound on mine to check for clots and blood flow that might be causing all the numbness in my feet and checked out ok. Do you know yet if they are doing the cath thru your groin or wrist? I recently had a stent placed in a branch artery that took a surprisingly 3 hours and went in thru my right wrist, but shaved and had my groin ready just in case of an oops. My previous ones for simple cath test used the groin route. Best wishes. Is awesome what medical technology can do without sawing your chest open for open heart surgery.
They'll go through the femoral vein for the PFO closure.
