Comments on: Top 6 Questions About Wednesday’s Interactive Chat With Dr. Gillinov

By: Robert J. Hester

Robert J. Hester — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:37:03 +0000

Adam

I was released from the hospital 2/7/10 after aortic valve surgery. Since coming
home I have noticed a noticeable drop in my blood pressure. Normally runs in the 130′ Over 60′s. I now am 120″or lower over 60″. Hsd snyone else experienced this.

BOB H.

By: Joseph Maniscalco

Joseph Maniscalco — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:35:53 +0000

Can I get a copy of the transcript of yesterdays chat with Dr. Gillinov? I missed it on line.

Thank you,

Joseph

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:07:54 +0000

I need an aortic valve due to stenosis and regurgitation. I am 54 years old , female, and have had lupus for the last 13 years. Is there any special consideration that should be taken in consideration regarding the lupus? Is there a higher chance of rejection of one valve over the other kind due to the antibodies? My kidneys were rapidly losing function so I was on Cytoxin along with the usual steriods.

Thank you,
Cecilia

By: Ricky P.Laufer

Ricky P.Laufer — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:47:40 +0000

Hi Adam,Wish I could join you tomorrow. just passd my 7th Aniversary(1/28)of my Mitro valve surgery.I always said,I WAS A TIMEX WATCH I TOOK A LICKING,BUT,I KEEP ON TICKING……PS…You should join FACEBOOK.I would love to be a fan of yours.KEEP ON TICKING…..Ricky a female

By: Sam Swerdlow

Sam Swerdlow — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:08:25 +0000

Adam,
I registered for Cleveland Clinic’s chat yesterday, “Ask the Heart Doctor” with “ Dr. Barzilai, but was unable to participate. After I selected the “join” button I kept getting re-directed to their Chat Welcome page. There was a note saying that if there was any difficulty it may be a firewall issue. I lowered my firewall setting to the lowest setting. Java was working properly. I’m afraid I may have a similar result tomorrow. Is there anything I should be aware of with my security system (Symantec’s Norton 360) settings to avoid missing the event. I believe I turned off my pop-up blocker feature as well. I emailed Betsy with HEART@ccf.org but she has not heard back from their technology people. HELP