Experiences with

Aortic dissection

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13 weeks ago to fix an aortic dissection. I, stupidly, fell over on some black ice last Saturday and since then my chest in various places has been really stiff almost sore.

On the 10th-11th September I had a sternumectomy (as used in bypass surgery) for an aortic dissection repair and had my aortic valve replaced. I'm really on the way back now and feel fantastic and am back to 50 min, 5.5km walks and even gentle running.

My mum passed away from aortic dissection a short while ago and as a result I have been referred for genetic tests. It appears I now also have mild dilation of the thoracic aorta. 

To anyone here who has been affected by aortic dissection - whether as a patient, family or carer - the charity Aortic Dissection Awareness UK & Ireland recently published specific post-event guidance around AD. This is something that has generally been missing from the care pathways.

thanks to those who replied to my question the other day about my gp wanting to reduce my meds (I have no thyroid following removal along with neck dissection due to papillary thyroid cancer). I that issue is resolved for now but I realised I am poorly informed about thyroid function tests and interactions

had full thyroidectomy and neck dissection in May 2022 which removed 24 lymph nodes and 2 parathyroid glands as well. All good, apparently now cancer free. Was not able to have RAI as had apparently had thyroiditis (picked up when thyroid examined post op). Was on 100 mg levothyroxine and felt

Bloodwork, Cat Scans (to rule out aortic dissection), xrays, echocardiograms, and stress tests revealed that my heart is actually in excellent shape -- I must have either pulled a muscle (very possible), or the high dosage of prednisone has irritated my esophagus (although I take it with PLENTY of food

I just want a good night sleep I just want to feel okay I’m tired of worrying so much like the doctors missed something not even a heart attack I’m now worried that I have an aortic dissection because of such weird pains I get in my chest back stomach being able to lay there and feel my heart beat in

The third change is a strong recommendation that first-degree relatives of anyone with an aneurysm of the aortic root or ascending aorta, or with an aortic dissection, should be screened with aortic imaging.

Hi I had an emergency repair of a type A aortic dissection in November '21 after being blue lighted up to Kings.

She and I realised she'd suffered an aortic dissection. We got her into Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) and try as they did they couldn't save her. We lost her in the early hours of the following morning, aged 29.

After reading about the (supposed?) shortage of B12 in UK, I, too, am wondering if PanPharma’s shortened expiration date from 2 years to one year has contributed to this perceived shortage. Have we gotten the final answer on why PanPharma shortened their expiry date? Does anyone know if the inactive

She and I realised she'd suffered an aortic dissection. We got her into Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) and try as they did they couldn't save her. We lost her in the early hours of the following morning, aged 29.

I’m 58 and suffered a heart attack (STEMI), on a plane followed by cardiogenic shock in April 2022. I have 5 stents fitted to two arteries supplying my heart. I went into cardiogenic shock shortly after the first 4 stents were inserted during the heart attack. I was taken into intensive care and had

This is info is just for curious types, nothing of concern or worry for us Bes users. -Most injectables have some means for preserving. Refrigerating is a 1st line of defense. For Besremi there is confusing info on whether and what type of preservative beyond keeping it cold Besremi uses. In the

So yes- as said in the title, my mum had a very unexpected type A aortic dissection on Boxing Day. She managed to recover (had some fluid around lungs+heart/irregular heart beats but was reassured that this is very common after huge surgeries).

Sibling had an aortic dissection type a and b April this year 6 months after 1st jab, requiring 6 hour open heart operation, thankfully survived! 6 months later parent has aortic dissection type b can’t operate as has COPD told to enjoy every day!!!!