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Burris F. Gautreau
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Cardioverter Resynchronization Transveinous Defribrilator
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I have this Device Implant. Would like to talk with others who have the same.
Started this discussion. Last reply by woodrow stelly Mar 22, 2010.
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woodrow stelly replied to Burris F. Gautreau's discussion 'Cardioverter Resynchronization Trasvenous Defribrilator'
Burris I also have a ICD implant which I've had for 3 years.Last year my device shocked me twice,the first time was a mild shock which was recorded on my monitoring through the phone systems.My first shock occurred while I was asleep as I…
Burris F. Gautreau left a comment for woodrow stelly
Hi Woodrow, sorry I had not gotten back with you sooner., been running back and forth to St. Elizabeth Hospital, my wife had an infected boil that got out of hand., she is home and doing well now. Anyway, I live in Park Vista Subdivision near East…
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Burris F. Gautreau left a comment for woodrow stelly
Hi Woodrow., seen you on this site. I myself have heart problems and would like to talk with you about yours.
Burris F. Gautreau left a comment for Carl Greuel
Congradulations Carl., you have really had it., can't give info on lead wires (inextractable) but, you are certainly an inspriration to people such as I. Thank you so much for posted your story., Have a good day. Enjoy.
Burris F. Gautreau left a comment for Dr Ted Portnay
Hi, just a note, I have had a CRT-D implant, "St. Jude Device" at the Ochsner Foundation in New Orleans, Dr. Freddy Sampras was the Doctor doing the implant. I was on a Transplant workup with an Ejection Fraction of 13 when introduced to…
Burris F. Gautreau left a comment for Ahmed
Hi Ahmed, Glad to see you here. Let me know something about your heart problem and such. I'm not sure how to get around on here yet., but, guess no one is when they first get on. Hope you are doing well. Seems to be a lot of good positive…
Burris F. Gautreau left a comment for travis inman
Travis, wow, you have come a long way if, thats you on your Bike. Don't you love your Bike., I rode at a younger age. Wife and I use to love to take trips on it. Nothing like it. It has something to do with your recovery. Very good therapy and…
Burris F. Gautreau left a comment for Diane Sharp
Just keep on keepin on., you will increase your EF and feel even better, although 30 is a good ways from 14 and you have to be feeling so much better. Life is even more wonderful now than ever before.
Burris F. Gautreau replied to Burris F. Gautreau's discussion 'Cardioverter Resynchronization Trasvenous Defribrilator'
Wow, you have been through it. 20 Shocks was definitely an ardeal. Thanks for the info on the shock experience as I haven't had one yet. Don't know why., hadn't really talked with my Doctors about this., guess I should so I will know…
Burris F. Gautreau commented on Jean Brand's blog post 'Looking for support'
You haven't mentioned anything about him sleeping with a C-Pap Machine. This has helped me tremendously and possibly would or could do the same for him. This will also help you to feel more secure.
Burris F. Gautreau left a comment for Dee Coats
Hi Dee, good that you are on this site. Very interested in your stem cell experience, as I came close to considering this option. Thanks, have a nice day.
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- Have heart trouble caused by a virus settling in the lower part of my heart, was on a heart transplant list until had a Cardioverter, Resynchronosation, Transvenous Defibralator Implant. This not only save my life but, gave my life back to me.
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- Heart Problems caused by Coxsackie Virus. ejection part of heart, CRT-D St. Jude Medical Devices.
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- At 3:28pm on January 21, 2010,
Diane Sharp said… - Burris what a great role model you are for all of us who need a voice! I too have a ST. JUDE device and love it......I went in with an EF of 14 % now I am at 30% I can walk and talk at the same time and as you know that is now small feat when you have an enlarged heart! God Bless you Burris.
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Diane
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