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Originally Posted by onelessrib
I was diagnosed with Paget Schroetters Syndome in 1966 when I was 19, Doctor chose the conservative approach and did not operate. Was this the right decision, I really don't know but I suffered every day.
Fast forward 45 years and I elected to have surgery with Dr Thompson in St Louis, usual surgery plus he replaced part of the subclavian vein with a donor vein. My arm feels like normal again blood flow wise, I am still having some issues and Dr Linker is my Dr. I see him again on July 21st, I suspect it may be scar tissue.
If I can be of any assistance, please let me know
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What kind of issues are you having now?
"Is he a vascular surgeon? or maybe a cardio thoracic surgeon?
Who is treating you for the heart failure stuff? "
Dr. Linker is a thoracic surgeon so that's why I don't think he can solve this problem on his own. I see a Dr. in Louisville that manages my heart failure. I just take coreg and get an echo once a year. But if I could actually get venous reconstructive surgery then I'm thinking my heart would be able to improve as well.