Heart problems
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My cardiologist has recommended open heart surgery to repair Atrial Septal Defect found at Transosophegal Echocardiogram. I am terrified and refused but he said to speak to surgeon which is booked on Friday. Also cancelled pre op angiogram. GCA/PMR since February, 40 mg prednisone. Now down to nearly 11.25 using slow method on this forum but struggling with this dose. GP wants me at 5 mg by now.
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If your cardiologist has recommended surgery don't reject it out of hand. Talk to the surgeon first and get the low down. You know, coronary bypass counts as open heart surgery and had become routine prior to the development of stents. It is still necessary when the stents fail so hasn't disappeared altogether.
A good experienced surgeon is what counts. Ask about their record. Ask about risks. How they will do it - sometimes it is done like inserting a stent, sometimes with full traditional surgery.
The problems from the septal defect may be making the PMR worse. It has longterm implications too. Do talk to the surgeon who I'm sure will put your mind at rest. And don't reduce any further until you have spoken to the surgeon. Many don't mind operating on a patient on pred - they just take more care in monitoring you.
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