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I saw my cardiologist today. Everything was fine. He did change my beta blocker from Toprol because my pulse rate was often in the 40's. I was not diagnosed with high blood pressure before dissection.  It was typically about 130/80 in the doctor's offices without medication.  I am now on 3 different blood pressure medications and my b/p at home averages 115/60.  In any doctor's office since the dissection my blood pressure shoots up to 160 to 190/70 to 90 and stays up until I leave the office.…See More
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Hi all I went to the hospital today for my latest check up. The news was both good and not so good. The Consultant checked my CT scan and confirmed what we already knew ie that the descending…

Hi allI went to the hospital today for my latest check up. The news was both good and not so good. The Consultant checked my CT scan and confirmed what we already knew ie that the descending dissection was clearly still there,but that the diameter of the aortic arch (descending ) was 4.4. He said that further surgery would be required when it reached 5, The good news is that it could take 10 years to grow to that size although it could be a lot quicker. He ended the consultation by telling me…See More
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Cheryl Kerber

Having a tough day today emotionally. 8 Replies

Started by Cheryl Kerber in Tell us your Story - Aortic Dissection or Aortic Aneurysm... Last reply by Elaine Howlin Jan 21.

Cheryl Kerber

Since I always seem to write when I'm down - thought I'd write on a good day!! 3 Replies

Started by Cheryl Kerber in Tell us your Story - Aortic Dissection or Aortic Aneurysm... Last reply by Kimberlee Jones Jan 20.

Gregory Smith

If it's not one thing, it's another! 1 Reply

Started by Gregory Smith in Tell us your Story - Aortic Dissection or Aortic Aneurysm... Last reply by Kimberlee Jones Jan 20.

Harry

Quick Reference - BP Medication

Started by Harry in Tell us your Story - Aortic Dissection or Aortic Aneurysm.. Jan 20.

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Elaine Howlin

Hi all I went to the hospital today for my latest check up. The news was both good and not so good. The Consultant checked my CT scan and confirmed what we already knew ie that the descending…

Posted by Elaine Howlin on January 24, 2012 at 6:26pm — 3 Comments

Robert Sawyer

Type B surprise!

Posted by Robert Sawyer on January 18, 2012 at 8:58pm — 3 Comments

Alison J. Pierce

Thrilled and Honored to be here !

Posted by Alison J. Pierce on January 8, 2012 at 7:28pm — 8 Comments

Benjamin J. Carey

Happy Holidays to all my Heart Friends. I wish you and your families a meaningful one. My prayers are with those of you facing adversity.

Posted by Benjamin J. Carey on December 22, 2011 at 3:00am

Tom Whittaker

What Doesn't Kill You, Makes You Stronger

Posted by Tom Whittaker on December 20, 2011 at 9:23pm — 5 Comments

lisa kamp

Understanding life after dissection

Posted by lisa kamp on December 20, 2011 at 9:56am — 4 Comments

Kimberlee Jones

6yrs.

Posted by Kimberlee Jones on December 16, 2011 at 1:41am — 8 Comments

Sandra A. Ravis

My story

Posted by Sandra A. Ravis on December 5, 2011 at 4:23pm — 17 Comments

Gregory Smith

65th Birthday present...

Posted by Gregory Smith on October 26, 2011 at 2:36pm

Harry

Tens Machine anyone?

Posted by Harry on October 16, 2011 at 2:41pm — 7 Comments

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