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HCM-ers: Introduce yourself or just say hi

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Sharon,
I also have HOCM and had alcohol septal ablation at Mayo in Rochester, MN
I struggled with breathing problems for many years and was miss diagnosed. I was told that I was an asthmatic but a sudden cardiac arrest proved otherwise.
I still am short of breath but the surgery was necessary. If Mayo recommends alcohol septal ablation, then have it done. They went through my femoral artery for the surgery. I was awake for this surgery and spent 4 days in recovery. Mayo will take care of you.
Jim

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sharonmann30 | @sharonmann30 | Jun 12 2:21pm

Dear Jim - wonderful to meet you - thanks for your clear response. I'm committed to the alcohol ablation in late August, and in fact, have requested it be sooner. Am on a waiting list.
The plan is the same as yours - it will be done through the femoral artery and I am expecting to spend 4 days in recovery.
It does disturb to hear that you are still short of breath. No improvement whatsoever after the ablation?
Best, Sharon

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