ktorrez
03-14-2001, 04:06 PM
I've had 3 strokes since June 18. At one time I was told I have a hole in my heart a TEE was done and that this is causing them. Yesterday I had another TEE and now I'm being told theres no hole. I heard there is a national lawsuit involving companies of cold medicines that may have caused strokes in women my age. How do I find more about this. My doctors aren't sure whats causing mine and suggested I look into this.
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jp50
03-17-2001, 09:12 PM
What's a TEE,something to close the heart? I was told the clot I have probably came thru a small hole in my heart but I didn't have it fixed. Is that a big surgery? Would like to know more about it...thanks jp50
Peter Brown
03-20-2001, 06:17 AM
g'day guys,
If you are talking about what I think you are I know it as a TOE where they do an ultra sound of the heart from within the wind pipe (cant spell the o word) looking for a hole in the heart. I too have had one done but they did not find an unwanted hole in the heart. It is a day surgury routine where the throat is numbed and a tube is put down in order to do the ultra sound. I was awake during mine and was able to view the monitor while they looked.
In my case I had autoimune elements go out of whack causing me to clot internally, the first an arterial clot (complicated with a haemorage) causing a massive stroke, the second a large DVT (deep vein thrombosis) left leg and for good measure a PE (pulmonary embolism or clot on the lung).
Cant help you on the class action bit.
Peter
If you are talking about what I think you are I know it as a TOE where they do an ultra sound of the heart from within the wind pipe (cant spell the o word) looking for a hole in the heart. I too have had one done but they did not find an unwanted hole in the heart. It is a day surgury routine where the throat is numbed and a tube is put down in order to do the ultra sound. I was awake during mine and was able to view the monitor while they looked.
In my case I had autoimune elements go out of whack causing me to clot internally, the first an arterial clot (complicated with a haemorage) causing a massive stroke, the second a large DVT (deep vein thrombosis) left leg and for good measure a PE (pulmonary embolism or clot on the lung).
Cant help you on the class action bit.
Peter
Pooky
03-20-2001, 12:13 PM
The medicine in cold and weight loss drugs, is called phenylpropanolmine (or PPA). That causes hemmorrhagic strokes (bleeding, not a clot). If you're thinking of doing the class-action lawsuit thing, I think you'd better hurry up. Depending on which state you live in, you might only have have a little time left to join the lawsuit. I think that the FDA first starting about PPA and strokes in November of 2000.
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I had a hemorrhagic stroke on September 8, 1999.
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I had a hemorrhagic stroke on September 8, 1999.
ktorrez
03-20-2001, 05:08 PM
The procedure was called a Trans-Esophageal Echocardiogram. The procedure is exactly the way described. If there is any information I can get for this Class action lawsuit I would greatly appreciate it. I'm still going through the process of seeing a number of Neurologist and Cardiologist. I'm on Coumadin and may be on for the restof my life. Are there any other alternatives besides Coumadin?
Peter Brown
03-20-2001, 10:20 PM
I take a drug called warfarin, based on coudamin. There is also another drug called heparin but this drug is given through injections, speak to your doctor about it.
Peter
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Pooky
03-22-2002, 08:21 PM
I think that heparin is given mainly in an IV.
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I had a hemorrhagic stroke on September 8, 1999.
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I had a hemorrhagic stroke on September 8, 1999.
JenS
04-13-2002, 11:43 AM
Heparin is mainly used to dissolve existing clots. It is given in an IV or by injection - usually while in the hospital, although I have seen cases where people administer their own heparin at home...keeping in very close contact with their doctor to ensure correct dosage. Coumadin is used to prevent new clots from forming. Both of these drugs require careful monitering as they can can cause hemorrhaging in excessive amounts. Also, be sure to consult your doctor regarding foods to stay away from while taking Coumadin. Foods rich in vitamin K can be a problem for those on Coumadin. Lastly, warfarin is just the generic name for Coumadin. Good luck!