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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: August 18, 2016

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Ellen Leng got a guestbook from Tom Dadisman

9 years ago (October 14, 2016)

Hi Ellen, I read your post and as for the "emotional and cognitive issues related to being "on the pump" (cardiopulmonary bypass)" Seems to me there has been vast improvements in this technology and if you read the actual studies which I have there has never been a strong relationship... Read more.

Ellen Leng

Thanks Tom. I'm not having any pumphead issues either. My reading seemed to imply that if you have coronary disease, you are at higher risk for cognitive issues from the pump likely due to presumed present cerebrovascular disease. Glad you are doing well. As to the staying calm, I am... Read more.

Rita Savelis

In my experience many of the "issues" happen much much later (months, years) and yes have to do with the pump effect as well as the myriad secondary issues plus new meds plus new life that occur after OHS. This doesn't happen in the first weeks.

Tom Dadisman

well...i think any issues with pump head now or in the future are nothing to worry about....hey what are ya gonna do...I was on the pump about 8 hours no effect now and by the time it ever shows up if ever i will be old enough to explain in... Read more.

Ellen Leng got a guestbook from Phyllis Petersen

9 years ago (October 6, 2016)

How are you doing Ellen? I hope things are coming along well for you.

Ellen Leng

Day by day, sister!! No AFib for more than 48 hrs, so that's good. But I'm pretty blocked down keeping my heart in rhythm so have less energy than it seems I did in the hospital! Generally, these are little gripes, still hurts like the Dickens to cough, and I... Read more.

Phyllis Petersen

I hope that you continue to progress to more energy, normal heart rhythm and less pain and itchiness. Home is so much better than the hospital! Go easy on yourself! you've been through a lot.

Roseline Rosario

Yes agree...because your athletic your mindset may be to challenge yourself but listen to your body. My date is coming up and I have learned so much from you ladies...thank you!

Ellen Leng

Thanks Roseline, not feeling so athletic at this time and am definitely following MD orders :). Are you ready for Monday? I was so surprised by how calm I stayed pre-op, not sure where it comes from, but hope it's true for you and the others upcoming!