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Free PFO testing in Los Angeles

Started this discussion. Last reply by kevrumbo Jun 24, 2009. 16 Replies 0 Likes

Cuff dump blues...

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Ari Shofet commented on Marc Blackwood's blog post 'Class Report: UTD Overhead Protocols, August 2009'

great write up thx marc

Aug 17, 2009

kevrumbo replied to Ari Shofet's discussion 'Free PFO testing in Los Angeles'

I was told at the time of my test (21 April) that this was an ongoing study. PM me and I can give you both emails for the Technician and Researcher to set up an appointment . . .The procedure usually last 30 min-1 hour, it's minimally invasive…

Jun 24, 2009

Ari Shofet left a comment for Hyatt181

i seem unable to PM u so email me at ashofet@mac.com and i will forward you the email of one of the research assts that can answer your question.

Jun 23, 2009

Hyatt181 replied to Ari Shofet's discussion 'Free PFO testing in Los Angeles'

So how long are they going to be running the free test? Or has it already ended? It maybe worth the trip out there to do it versus paying about the same price to have my doc do it. Ken

Jun 23, 2009

kevrumbo replied to Ari Shofet's discussion 'Free PFO testing in Los Angeles'

PFO Grade Zero for me, both resting and 40mmHG Valsalva simulation. Was kind of neat the way the Tech agitated my blood, 1cc syringe to syringe push through a 3-way cannulation valve locally, and then bolus push the whole frothy bubbly mess with…

Apr 21, 2009

kevrumbo replied to Ari Shofet's discussion 'Free PFO testing in Los Angeles'

Well Rainer . . .then you tell my primary carrier so with conviction! They won't cover a private TEE unless it's actually heart related (i.e. heart murmur; mitral valve insufficiency; cardiomegaly w/ atherosclerosis etc). History of…

Apr 18, 2009

kevrumbo replied to Ari Shofet's discussion 'Free PFO testing in Los Angeles'

Now I know what to expect (Ruby the Doppler Tech just called me to set up the appt). . . Couldn't get my primary health insurance to cover an elective TEE with a private Cardiologist, without a more definitive cardiovascular diagnosis (history…

Apr 17, 2009

Ari Shofet replied to Ari Shofet's discussion 'Free PFO testing in Los Angeles'

sending u email now. Ari

Apr 17, 2009

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At 8:06am on January 16, 2009, Ari Shofet said…: thx jeff, good to be here. coffee soon?

At 5:03pm on January 13, 2009, Jeff Seckendorf said…: Hey Ari, Welcome! Glad to see you in the LA Group.

At 4:22pm on January 13, 2009, Ari Shofet said…: add a few zeros to that and then MAYBE. brrrrrr.

At 4:01pm on January 13, 2009, Marc Blackwood said…: I'll give you 10 bucks if you dive the getup in your profile picture this weekend...

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