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| synthetic veins | 5/26/2005 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: age 67, weight 160, non-smoker, have had quintriple bypass with vein used from right leg. Angiogram ...
A: Jack, I just did a google search with 'femoral popliteal bypass with brachial vein' and got a good ...
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| Pain After Vein Replacement | 5/9/2005 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: I have a friend who had blockage in his right leg....as a result, vein was reversed...he did not ...
A: as long as there are good pulses, the color is good and the foot is warm, then I bet what is ...
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| What would carotid artery surgery be like? | 5/5/2005 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: I am 79, 165lbs., med problems: glaucoma, prostate cancer, hypertension, all under control. My ...
A: the biggest issue is the number of times the surgeon has done the case. you want an experienced ...
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| vascular surgery | 4/3/2005 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: ------------------------- Dear Lauri, Thanks for your advice. I will explore other options. I have ...
A: Oh sure, the diseased veins are of no help to you anyway, eliminating them from the circulation is ...
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| vascular surgery | 4/3/2005 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: I am a 40 yr-old female approx 5'4", 120 lbs, quit smoking 10 yrs ago. I am having leg surgery for ...
A: well, he is right, the risk is not fixing the problem, but if it is all in your superficial system, ...
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| Thrombophlebitis | 3/25/2005 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: I am a 42 yr. old active male, I work out with weights and jog once or twice a week, I am 5"7 and ...
A: yes, if you have an incompetent saphenous vein and it is closed with endovenous ablation, the ...
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| Vein problems | 3/8/2005 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: I'm a 23 year old female, weighing 145 lbs, at a height of 5'4". I stopped smoking and drinking two ...
A: you can get varicose veins at any age. Family history and pregnancy are the two biggest reasons we ...
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| DVT / Post Phlebetic Syndrom | 3/7/2005 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: You had asked my location so that you might be able to refer me to another vascular doctor. I live ...
A: try: Bruce J. Brener M.D. Institution Vascular Assoc of New Jersey Email Send Message Address ...
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| Reynauds | 2/21/2005 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: Laurie, My mother in law has had a history of Reynauds disease and has had some amputation done to ...
A: the Vanderbilt University Medical Center has a well reknown vascular surgery department (Telephone: ...
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| wrongful death?? | 1/25/2005 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: My husband had been sick for some time with CPOD, Congestive heart failure, artheriosclorosis. He ...
A: Ellie, I am so sorry for your painful loss. Unfortunately, angiography is a risk and the doctors use ...
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| blocked Carotid Artery | 1/13/2005 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: My father, who was sheduled for surgery in mid January, was just told that his most recent ...
A: adam, the 100% blockage means no bloodflow to that side of his brain. a total blockage cannot be ...
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| Leg Cramp | 11/25/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: In 2002, I suffered a DVT in my right leg. I was on coumadin for 3 months. When the DVT occurred, I ...
A: Dan, Happy Thanksgiving. As I am not an expert in Greenfield Filters, my best advice is to suggest ...
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| peripheral vascular disease surgery | 11/10/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: Yes I could travel but not now my surgery is tomorrow and friday. The outlook is bleak right now. ...
A: what I m thinking is you need a good second opinion, could have your records sent to vascular ...
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| Artery Issues of the Feet | 10/30/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: We are after some advise. My mother, 73 years old has many health issues.She has RA, cancer, and ...
A: I answered this question a couple of days ago. Did you not receive it? my question is of course ...
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| leg pain | 9/18/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: age 65, male =, 220Lbs, 6'2". Contolled hypertension (diovan 80 mgm od) no claudication; however, ...
A: Dan, you might try an othotist, who can make sure you have good support in your shoes. or an ...
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| Femoral popliteal bypass surgery | 9/17/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: My husband is having a femoral popliteal bypass surgery on his left leg. This procedure will done ...
A: Ivonne, I would suggest you get a second opinion, it's well documented that in diabetics, the best ...
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| bakers cyst | 8/24/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: my wife has the cyst in the back of her knee,you cant see it,it was picked up with ultrasound. ...
A: this is not really my area, but here goes, I hope this helps! Lauri Often no treatment is ...
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| why would smoking nessesitate leg amputation | 8/10/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: had bi-fem surgery last Feb. Am still smoking, but feel good. I'm 68, 205lbs. Left leg tired ...
A: Norm, In our practice, the surgeons will re-do a smoker's bypass once, and if the patient continues ...
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| Aortal Heart Valve | 8/9/2004 | danil hammoudi.md |
Q: My mother is 96 and has restricted blood flow because her aortal heart valve is not opening enough. ...
A: I do not think it is recommended her age it self is a risk factor and she can die on the table, and ...
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| inferior vena cava | 8/6/2004 | danil hammoudi.md |
Q: Nearly two years ago, my inferior vena cava ruptured during an exploratory surgery that found ...
A: in deed injury per op and injury of other causes not iatrogen are different since it is a clean cut ...
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| Broca's arterial supply | 7/31/2004 | danil hammoudi.md |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me in finding out what artery supplies broca's area causing ...
A: middle cerebral vessels ,The stem of the lateral sulcus is a deep transverse furrow, from which the ...
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| Bypass surgery, hep C and obstruction in the lung | 7/29/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: My father was scheduled to go through a bypass surgery in India this Thursday which has been ...
A: bypass of what? if this is heart bypass, I can't answer, as it is not my area. if leg bypass, ...
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| Subclavian occlusion | 7/19/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To An MRA diagnosed the occlusion and yes, please, names of ...
A: Fred A. Weaver, MD Professor of Surgery Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery Program Director, ...
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| Subclavian occlusion | 7/18/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: I am a 55 year old female and have been diagnosed with Takayasu's arteritis and Giant Cell ...
A: Janelle, You can see pix of the surgery at ...
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| Femoral artery | 7/9/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: I will be going to my doctor for a check up next month and will ask him about this at that time. ...
A: femoral artery runs from groin down inner leg, 6" above groin crease is not a place where an6y major ...
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| Open Heart Surgery clogged arteries | 7/3/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: This question does not pertain to me. This question I have involves my father in law. My father in ...
A: you need to talk to the doctors and ask if they have sugestions, ther eare medications that can ease ...
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| Femoral bypass | 6/26/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: I am female, 56, 5'9", 175 lbs. Several years ago my father had femoral bypass surgery in his ...
A: Anne, to be perfectly frank, surgery is the only option especially if you alreay have an ischemic ...
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| Iliac & renal artery stenosis | 5/13/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: I'm scheduled for angiograms and possible stenting of the iliac and renal arteries on 5/28. My ...
A: Most likely you will be sedated for the angio (this is commonly the way it is done) and then if they ...
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| Hello,
I am a 34 year old... | 4/29/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: I am a 34 year old women in good health. About 6 months ago I had a DVT below the knee and was ...
A: well, it is a bit surprising that they went for the tests right off the bat like that, you don't say ...
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| Vericose Veins | 4/28/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: Ordway, I am desperately seeking help in finding a Dr./Surgeon that can just inject one horrible ...
A: www.veinsonline.com has a list of vein doctors in many states. you should have no problem so long ...
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| DVT | 4/23/2004 | danil hammoudi.md |
Q: Hammoudi, In 2002, I had a pulmonary embolism and DVT in that order. I got them by "stupidly" ...
A: since you had once a dvt which come in reverse but I do not know what type of embolism [gas or ...
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| arm numbness | 3/25/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: I am a 47 year old white woman who was diagnosed in August 2003 with idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic ...
A: this really is outside my area of expertise, and the only thing that crosses my mind is thoracic ...
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| CVA's and ASA therapy | 3/25/2004 | danil hammoudi.md |
Q: I appreciate your quick reply to my question, and also for the information. I have found through my ...
A: hole in the symptoms beside cocaine can be caused by various causes including infectious or ...
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| Open MRI | 3/23/2004 | danil hammoudi.md |
Q: I know my question may not exactly be a vascualr sugery question, but I would really like to know ...
A: The basic technology of an open MRI is similar to that of a traditional MRI test. The major ...
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| CVA's and ASA therapy | 3/20/2004 | danil hammoudi.md |
Q: A 25-year-old Caucasian male presents with a very strong substance abuse problem. Drugs of choice ...
A: TIA I totally agree, but also it can be a kind of epilepsy or calcification or an abscess following ...
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| post phlebitic syndrome | 3/14/2004 | danil hammoudi.md |
Q: I have a home health patient who recently underwent a cardiac cath. Apparently there was difficulty ...
A: did answer you but seems it did not get through it was a mistake considering the condition to leave ...
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| post phlebitic syndrome | 3/13/2004 | danil hammoudi.md |
Q: I have a home health patient who recently underwent a cardiac cath. Apparently there was difficulty ...
A: Is it acceptable practice to leave the sheath in overnight? It seems it would be hard to get ...
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| How does music affect your heart and pulse rate? | 3/10/2004 | danil hammoudi.md |
Q: I am doing a big science fair project where we have a question and we have to answer it. I am doing ...
A: good question As the music goes it might influence by the type of music but gender do not differ on ...
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| femoral bypass | 2/27/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: I am 65 and had a femoral bypass about five years ago. The pains in my calf returned last autumn and ...
A: A. suggest you ask why gortex and not vein, there may be a good reason, but GENERALLY, vein is ...
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| femoral bypass | 2/27/2004 | Lauri Ordway |
Q: I am 65 and had a femoral bypass about five years ago. The pains in my calf returned last autumn and ...
A: Anthony, I dont have enough info, was bypass with vein or gortex? from where to where? do you ...
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