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I have recently been diagnosed with a Corinary Artery Fistula and 2 significant blockages.I am being told that Open Heart Surgery is the option that I should choose.Why can't I have stents put in to…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Heeman Oct 16, 2009.

 

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Keith Heeman replied to Keith Heeman's discussion 'Need Advice'
No, they decided to leave the fistula's alone at this point. I have 3 fistula's which I am being told is very rare. They are not sure if they are impacting my quality of life. They will run additional tests in about 3-4 months. Thanks!
Oct 16, 2009
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Dr Ted Portnay replied to Keith Heeman's discussion 'Need Advice'
I'm so glad you are ok -- sounds like your doctors did a great job. Did the doctors stent the fistula as well?
Oct 15, 2009
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Keith Heeman replied to Keith Heeman's discussion 'Need Advice'
Last Thursday, I had 3 stents put in to open my blockages. There was a new blockage that was not there a month ago and it was 98% in my LAD. This blockage was most likely from a rupture. They had called the Open Heart Team to be on standby. They…
Oct 15, 2009
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Dr Ted Portnay replied to Keith Heeman's discussion 'Need Advice'
Keith - there are definitely situations where coronary artery fistula can be treated with an percutaneous interventional approach. They can be treat with covered stents or with coils. Blockages are treated with standard bare metal or dug eluting…
Oct 15, 2009
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I have recently been diagnosed with a Corinary Artery Fistula and 2 significant blockages.I am being told that Open Heart Surgery is the option that I should choose.Why can't I have stents put in to solve the blockages?? The Fistula is not life threatening.I will continue to obtain second opinions with other cardiologists.Can someone here comment?See More
Discussion posted by Keith Heeman Sep 21, 2009
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