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Posted by pattymartin @pattymartin, Oct 26, 2017

I was diagnosed with viral cardio myopathy 17 yrs ago with an ejection fraction of 10%, at which time I was implanted with an AICD. 3 yrs. ago I was implanted with an LVAD, with my heart enlarged at 10 cm. and am now awaiting transplant. I try to stay positive and visit and talk to other patients. I am a patient of Ochsner Foundation in New Orleans. Anyone who is interested or has any questions about the LVAD can chat with me. It was the best decision that I and my doctors have made.

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fatherscaregiver | @fatherscaregiver | May 28 12:26pm
In reply to @vg1234 "Thanks for the information, and I am sorry to hear of the complications with Parkinson's after..." + (show)
@vg1234

Thanks for the information, and I am sorry to hear of the complications with Parkinson's after transplant. I am a person who has a LVAD now looking for it to bridge toward a transplant. Some of the readings I have encountered suggest that at age 70 or above people are usually not candidates for a transplant. This is what spurred my question to you. Any information you can share on this age item will be greatly appreciated.

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There are few things I would ask myself and my medical team if it was me.
1. How is my quality of life currently? Am I happy and able to enjoy my life as is with the LVAD?
2. How is my life restricted with the LVAD? What will my life be like without the LVAD?
**Essentially pros and cons list
3. At my age am I a candidate for transplant?
4. At my age what is my recovery like and anticipated life expectancy post transplant? (Keeping in mind everyone is different)
5. What testing must be done in order to be listed as a candidate for transplant.
6. Is there a certain age where additional testing may be required or requested.
7. Are there other patients in my age range that would be willing to discuss their recovery. (my dad met a patient only a few months younger, he had a wonderful recovery and success).
I certainly wish you the very best! Transplant is such a wonderful gift and such an impressive medical treatment. The advances of medicine are incredible. I think it is great that you are reaching out to others and doing your research.

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vg1234 | @vg1234 | May 28 12:54pm
In reply to @fatherscaregiver "There are few things I would ask myself and my medical team if it was me...." + (show)
@fatherscaregiver

There are few things I would ask myself and my medical team if it was me.
1. How is my quality of life currently? Am I happy and able to enjoy my life as is with the LVAD?
2. How is my life restricted with the LVAD? What will my life be like without the LVAD?
**Essentially pros and cons list
3. At my age am I a candidate for transplant?
4. At my age what is my recovery like and anticipated life expectancy post transplant? (Keeping in mind everyone is different)
5. What testing must be done in order to be listed as a candidate for transplant.
6. Is there a certain age where additional testing may be required or requested.
7. Are there other patients in my age range that would be willing to discuss their recovery. (my dad met a patient only a few months younger, he had a wonderful recovery and success).
I certainly wish you the very best! Transplant is such a wonderful gift and such an impressive medical treatment. The advances of medicine are incredible. I think it is great that you are reaching out to others and doing your research.

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Thanks, this is wonderful information
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There are few things I would ask myself and my medical team if it was me.
1. How is my quality of life currently? Am I happy and able to enjoy my life as is with the LVAD?
2. How is my life restricted with the LVAD? What will my life be like without the LVAD?
**Essentially pros and cons list
3. At my age am I a candidate for transplant?
4. At my age what is my recovery like and anticipated life expectancy post transplant? (Keeping in mind everyone is different)
5. What testing must be done in order to be listed as a candidate for transplant.
6. Is there a certain age where additional testing may be required or requested.
7. Are there other patients in my age range that would be willing to discuss their recovery. (my dad met a patient only a few months younger, he had a wonderful recovery and success).
I certainly wish you the very best! Transplant is such a wonderful gift and such an impressive medical treatment. The advances of medicine are incredible. I think it is great that you are reaching out to others and doing your research.
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