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In hindsight, I guess this is a strange thought to have at a moment where you thought you might be dying. But the reality was, I never thought I was dying. I mean, I am only 41 years old, too young for a heart attack, right? In fact, I was training for a marathon so I simply thought it was some side effect of a hard run.
Eventually, I knew something was not right. The symptoms seemed to be getting worse. I woke my wife and asked her to call a close friend, a chaplain for the local fire and rescue. My thought was that he was a neighbor and had access to emergency vehicles if needed. Again, in hindsight, it probably seemed to my wife like I was asking for my last rites. That probably did little to calm her nerves about her husband being collapsed on the floor. Ultimately, we thought it would be wise for an ambulance to be called. So, I got my first ambulance ride to the hospital.
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But before they rolled me out on the stretcher to rush me to the hospital, I turned to my wife and, realizing the magnitude of the moment, searched for the right words to say. I came up with, "Don't put this on Facebook." Nice touch.
While in the emergency room, I had nearly a dozen visitors, friends and family who were anxious to hear my condition, and had heard about my health scare through means other than Facebook (thanks, Babe). It was quite comforting and a little embarrassing at the same time. I have never been good with that type of attention.
The team on the ambulance and the staff at the hospital treated me great and gave me new respect for the skill in which they do their jobs, and the incredible talent it takes to comfort a scared patient.
Ultimately, the tests found that it was a massive overreaction and there were no lasting concerns or problems. My mom would probably have guessed that from the beginning and my wife might call me a "catastrophizer," but a health scare can certainly put things in perspective.
I am blessed with an incredible family and friends, a life I love ... and cabinets that need to be painted.
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My first car was a black 1995 firebird 3.4L V6. Eventually unloaded the car in 2006 and soon after bought a 2000 Camaro LS1. Like I never changed driving seats, except for the extra 150 horses.
I have a couple friends with f-bodies and some mustangs here and there that keep the racing spirit going. Let the mod wars begin! I currently go to Rowan University for mechanical engineering and love it!
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I don't like it at all, and the guy is not that bad...
I don't like it at all, and the guy is not that bad...
Give her 6 months, she'll change her look again.
It looks great but it's totally a wig.
her face looks botoxed...
and it looks like a wig that hairdo.
and it looks like she's trying to looks as good as sharon stone. but fails.
and i loved her concert!! :-D
The wig is so not her...but she looks hot! And the outfit. Flawless.
I love Madonna more than anything, but... WHAT THE FUCK WAS SHE THINKING?!
for someone who has that much money you would think she could buy a wig that looks real! and i can't believe some people think that's real!did she rip that off andy warhol's skull?
I just heard that a bag of rice fell down in China.
(´ω`) Dissolve your inner chicken. Voices that say "ah, yes".
Wow! She looks AWESOME! She always does.
I don't think there's a look that can make her look bad...
it looks too fake!! I dissapprove =[ but shes still amazing
its just a wig for her new video "Jump", shoothing in Japan at the moment
I think she is too old for H&M...
... But the confessions concert --- WOOOW - The single best concert of my life!
Let's say control freak Madonna announced she was going to tour next summer and was going to allow her fans to vote on the songs she would perform in the tour. What songs would you pick? They can be from any of her albums. Here's my choices for a full 2 hr concert: No Particular Order
1) Love Profusion
2) Vogue
3) Express Yourself
4) American Pie
5) Into the Groove
6) True Blue
7) Dress You Up
8) Like A Prayer
9) Open Your Heart
10) Causing A Commotion
11) Who's That Girl
12) The Power Of Goodbye
13) Bedtime Story
14) Material Girl
15) Dear Jessie
16) Cherish
17) Rescue Me
18) Deeper and Deeper
19) In This Life
20) Keep It Together
My pics are:
1. Sanctuary
2. Erotica
3. Justify my love
4. Future Lovers
5. Gambler
6. Angel
7. Spanish Eyes
8. La Isla Bonita
9. Who's that girl
10. Live to tell
11. Oh Father
12. Forbidden Love
13. Express yourself
14.Look of Love
15. Vouge
16. Hung up
17. Jump
18. Bedtime stories
20.Get Together
I like this idea - again in no particular order
1.Dress you Up
2.Into The Groove
5.Oh Father
6.Hung Up
7.Like A Virgin
8.Like A Prayer
9.Crazy For You
12.Love Profusion
14.This Used To Be My Playground
15.Justify My Love
17.Beautiful Stranger
18.Live To Tell
19.Ray of Light
20.Papa Don't Preach
She'd walk out on stage, say into the mic "I'm retiring".
Gentlemen.... Thank you.
1. Borderline
2. Dress you up
3. Vogue
4. Open Your heart
5. Express Yourself
6. oh Father
7. Cherish
8. Where's the party?
9. Who's that Girl
10. erotica
11. Bad Girl
12. Take a bow
13. Love tried To Welcome Me
14. Nothing really Matters
15. American life (Fuck you America)
16. Impressive instant
17. Get toghether
18. Hung Up
19. Love Profusion
20. Intervention
21. Holyday
22. justify my love
23. rescue me
Hung Up
Like A Virgin
Material Girl
Crazy For You
Into The Groove
Don't Tell Me
Papa Don't Preach
Crazy For You
Like A Prayer
Keep It Together
Doubt that she would sing 'True Blue' although I like it very much. It's a song about her ex-Mr. Madonna - Sean Pean.
LOL, Soilwork! I see we're stirring up some trouble again!
...right after my highly-publicized 30-year Farewell Tour" (just to out-do Cher, lol)
Aside from the usual, I'd like one or more of:
Words (Erotica)
Shanti/Ashtangi (Ray of Light)
Issac (Confessions)
Don't Stop (Bedtime Stories)
X-Static Process (American Life)
oh and Dear Jessie (Like a Prayer), lol....I really liked that song.
(I assume these would be new versions of the same songs)
Burning up
Dress you up
Into the groove
Open your heart
Like a prayer
Express yourself
Justify my love
Bedtime stories
Ray of light
Impressive instant
Hung up
I love New York
I saw the "Confession Tour" 3 times and it was really worth it.I LOVE Madonna.I can't wait for his next album and his next tour!!!
My only response to this is: DUH!
Madonna named the 'coolest'
Posted: 22 September 2006 - From contactmusic.com
Madonna has topped a poll naming the coolest people of all time, beating out competition from Johnny Depp and the late Steve McQueen.
The Material Girl was voted for by a panel of prominent media workers and 1,725 consumers in the survey by marketing firm CoolBrandsUK. Others in the list included Audrey Hepburn and James Dean.
The Top 10 Coolest People Of All Time are:
1 - Madonna
2 - Johnny Depp
3 - Steve McQueen
4 - Audrey Hepburn
5 - James Dean
6 - Brad Pitt
7 - David Beckham
8 - Sir Sean Connery
9 - Kate Moss
10 - Elvis Presley
hahaha...i bet she is...
Fucking Duh!!!
1 Push
2 Open Your Heart
3 Get Together
4 Causing A Commotion
5 Cherish
6 Dear Jessie
7 Cyberraga
8 Gambler
9 Everybody
10 Hung Up
11 Bad Girl
12 Hollywood
13 The Power Of Goodbye
14 I'll Remember
15 Impressive Instant
16 Keep It Together
17 Nothing Really Matters
18 Inside of Me
19 Sanctuary
20 Beautiful Stranger
Madonna is the best
As a hardcore Madonna fan who's now seen her live six times (not to mention the innumerous pay-cable and DVD viewings of her concerts), I would obviously want to see her perform some of her more obscure songs or songs that she's never performed live rather than the tried-and-true hits that she recycles from tour to tour.
One of my all-time favorite Madonna moments was her performance of "Bedtime Story" at the 1995 Brit Awards, a song that she has not performed live before or since -- so that would definitely be on my list.
"Bad Girl" and "Waiting" from the "Erotica" album also come to mind.
"Amazing" from the "Music" album is another.
"Nothing Really Matters" from "Ray of Light" as well.
"Hollywood" and "Love Profusion" from "American Life."
Some "vintage" songs from her early years that she has not performed since 1985's "The Virgin Tour" would also be cool -- "Borderline," "Burning Up," "Angel."
Kate No personality Moss made the list. The other entries must be discredited. David Beckham too? WTF? Has anybody actually heard the guy speak?
Madonna WAS a cool lady until she started prancing around in skin tight leotards and talking with a "British" accent.
I'm really over her. She does everything for attention. It's getting old. She is just like one of those emo kids. Trying to be different to try to get some attention. The problem with that is you just seem to drift back into the crowd.
In addition to the quasi-British accent, the Kabbalah--and subsequent dropping thereof--was a bit much.
But as for staying on top of the pop charts for twenty years, I'm happy to give credit where credit is due. And if you enjoy her music in any sort--and have a few hundred dollars to throw out there--she's an amazing performer.
i love her
On the one hand, I'm glad that all these poor third-world children are getting a chance at a good life but on the other hand, does anyone doubt that these Hollywood types are doing all this adopting because it's the trendy thing to do? Do they realize that adoption is not the same thing as getting the latest shoes or clothes or getting the coolest bling? Madonna, Angelina, Sharon Stone (her poor kid ain't gonna survive her crazy ass), etc. I don't know whether to be happy or scared for these poor kids.
"Yo mama is so fat she can't even jump to a conclusion!"
I know what you mean but think about it...They are going to live a great life no matter what. Unless of course they end up with mommie dearest.
I just love when children get adopted. This is a topic close to my heart.
I hope this MEDINA gal makes a great mother.
^^^ Uh-oh...
it always seems when their popularity is fading they have to gimmick their way back to the spotlight, even if it's at the expense of a child. it's great that the child may have a chance at a real life and survival, but at what expense will it come
Lincoln, arrive like you mean it....
That may be true of some, but I think it's a generalization to apply that to all celebrities.
Anybody who has followed Madonna's career during the 23 years she's been in the limelight knows that she has always been a great humanitarian who has used her celebrity to draw attention to the AIDS epidemic more than any other public figure in history, in large part because she watched a good number of very close friends die from the disease in its early years. That pretty much negates all the derogatory comments made about her over the years that every move she makes is calculated to garner publicity for herself. Those who label her a shallow, attention-starved media whore are merely projecting their own self-loathing onto an easy target.
Furthermore, she mentioned in an interview more than two years ago that she and Guy Ritchie wanted more children and were considering adopting a child from an impoverished third world nation, since she is now pretty much past her child-bearing years. That was well before "Brangelina" made the adoption of refugee children the supposed latest Hollywood "trend."
If Madonna could adopt every impoverished or orphaned child in the world, I have no doubt she would do it, and I suspect the same can be said of Brad and Angie, as well as Sharon Stone, who has also devoted herself tirelessly to raising world consciousness about AIDS. I fail to see any shallow, self-serving motives in what these people are doing, making the world a better place for the least fortunate among us.
In years to come, I suspect we will see Madonna devoting more and more of her time and energy to the philanthropic endeavors close to her heart. It wouldn't at all surprise me to see her serving as a "den mother" to a boarding house full of orphans when she's 60.
I think that failure to recognize her capacity for compassion and her great need to relieve human suffering in the world says a lot more about the character deficiencies of her detractors than it does about her.
Gee, Madonna's most recent album was one of the most critically lauded and financially successful of her entire career, and she just ended the highest-grossing world tour by a female artist in pop music history.
I wish my popularity was fading like that.
And those poor kids of hers, living in her countryside manse in Britain, getting the finest education money can guy, traveling the world, having every luxury and advantage known to mankind, and being raised by a mother and father whose capacity for love knows no bounds. Have mercy on their souls!
come on now...your unwillingness to believe that some of these people will do anything for publicity is exteremly naive (tho' i do think both brad pitt and angelina are sincere and caring people).
as for madonna...if adopting kids keeps her too busy to make any more "music", we all win.
"Yo mama is so fat she can't even jump to a conclusion!"
madonna is over and done in the U.S. is what he means...u know as well as i do her new album was a massive bomb here selling less than a million copies which is horrible for a supposed "superstar". her first single off the CD barely made the top ten and the rest of the singles haven't charted at all. it's over baby!
"Yo mama is so fat she can't even jump to a conclusion!"
Get out...I LOVE Madonna..........
- I love Madonna
- I don't think Madonna has to adopt a kid to attract attention. I think it's fantastic that she's drawing attention to the region and investing her time and income to help people. No, she's not a saint but she never claimed to be either.
- She's done a fine job raising her biological kids so I have no idea why people think she'd be a bad mother to an adopted one. She's never dangled them off a balcony, used them for photo ops or had to call 911 for a "fall".
Sorry, james1200, but I can't allow the spread of such flagrant disinformation.
Is Madonna over in the U.S.? Her sold out shows across the country would suggest otherwise.
To date, her "Confessions" album has sold over 1,550,000 copies in the U.S. alone, according to the most recent figures posted by Wikipedia -- almost three times as many copies as her previous album sold! Again, if that constitutes a failure, then all I can say is that pretty much any rational, intelligent human being on this planet would have no problem at all if their career was floundering so badly.
As far as your misleading half-truths about the lack of radio play for her singles, the following comes from Wikipedia:
"All of the singles have been massive hits internationally reaching the top 10 of most countries, they have also received heavy airplay in nightclubs across the world, solidifying Madonna's relevance in club culture. Opposed to the rest of the world, the singles were not well received in the US radio. Hung Up had mediocore airplay and peaked only at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first top 10 hit song since 2002's Die Another Day. However, Sorry received a mediocre reaction and little airplay, peaking at #58, with the following single, Get Together, almost ignored by radio stations, failing to chart. Nevertheless, all of the singles have had a good performance on iTunes and on MTV's TRL Video Music Countdown.
Clear Channel, the main corporation that handles all of U.S. radio airplay from thousands of radio stations, has been blamed for not playing Madonna's released singles from Confessions On A Dancefloor, thus significantly reducing her chances to place her singles on the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100. The Billboard Top 100 includes all radioairplay in U.S.
Critics have gone as far as to accuse Clear Channel of banning her music since she has expressed her disagreement with the Iraq War in her previous album, American Life. Clear Channel had campaigned for the Iraq War before it even began and has been known to have strong Republican ties."
As to "Hung Up," the first single off of the "Confessions" album, here are the FACTS, my friend:
"Hung Up" has been number one in 43 countries, a world record!
It has thus far sold 8.9 million singles worldwide! (By contrast, "Vogue," widely considered one of Madonna's biggest hits ever, sold 6.0 million singles.)
"Hung Up" reached number one in over 43 countries including Australia, Canada, Italy, France and the United Kingdom, where it became Madonna's eleventh number one hit single.
In the United States, "Hung Up" debuted at number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 one of the highest debuts of 2005 due to strong digital downloads. It became Madonna's thirty-sixth top-ten single (tying her with Elvis Presley for the most U.S. top-ten successes), and her biggest single since "Don't Tell Me" (2001).
"Hung Up" debuted at number one on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, which made it Madonna's tenth number-one single in Australia. As a result, Madonna overtook Kylie Minogue as having the most number ones for a female artist in Australia.
"Hung Up" was her eleventh number-one single in the United Kingdom and her first since "Music" (2000). It stayed in the UK top ten for ten weeks, a career high for Madonna that broke a previous record of nine weeks set by "Like a Virgin" and "Vogue." "Hung Up" was also at number one for a record-breaking seven weeks on the UK download charts, and is Madonna's longest-running UK hit with a 29-week chart run, surpassing the 23-week run of "Music" in 2000-01.
So, james1200, is she over in the U.S., or not? If she is, I'm sure she's not sitting at home wringing her hands over it. Rather, I imagine she takes consolation in knowing that Americans have no taste. Frankly, with all the hip-hop garbage and Paris Hilton wannabees poisoning the airwaves these days, it says A LOT that Madonna isn't making good numbers on the charts here in the states.
<---- watches DryIce retract his Madonna claws
uh dryice...i think we've discussed this before. i've said nothing incorrect. 1.5 million is not good for someone of her stature...her like a virgin album sold 8 million here...britney's first album sold 10 million...mariah's newest CD sold 7 million in the U.S...plus, a first single from a brand new album by a "superstar" hitting #7 instead of #1 is not good, especially when any ol' piece of crap hits #1 on billboard's pop charts these days. and all you did was confirm that all the other singles were bombs. if u think a corporation cares about anything other than making money, you're very naive. if there was a demand for any of her singles, clear channel woulda played every single one. plus, the way billboard tallies it's singles, u don't need much airplay to hit number one. example...taylor hackford or whatever the name of the american idol winner is...his song debuted at #1 based purely on sales...if her singles were selling, she could have hit #1 with zero airplay. she is o-v-e-r...
and for god's sake, david hasselof is a music superstar overseas...who cares about how big she's there? right or wrong, u know it's all about the u.s. market.
"Yo mama is so fat she can't even jump to a conclusion!"
Sorry for the rant, guys! But as you can see, I get VERY passionate when it comes to defending my girl. She has brought a lot of joy to my life, her music and her energy and her sociopolitical philosophies have gotten me through some tough times over the years, and she has done so much good in the world, that I have a hard time understanding why she, more than any celebrity, seems to be targeted with so much vitriol.
I guess I should have simply referred back to my earlier post concerning what it says about YOU when you make derogatory comments about others.


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My first ever Levenger purchase was this yellow TruGrip ballpoint pen and a Bomber Jacket Circa Zip Folio. What I had hoped would be a rather unique writing instrument has turned out to be a bit of an embarrassment. You see, the dye from the leather in the folio has stained the pen. Whatever the TruGrip material is made from, it has soaked up some of the color from the folio and now it looks terrible.
July 3, 2013
Nice pen, Poor ink
This is my first levenger pen purchase, and while I am very pleased with the pen weight, feel and quality for the price, the ink it came with did not meet my expectations. I have been writing with it for a couple of days now, and the ink is continuing to skip (whole words even!) and leaves blotches at times. My only other concern is that the matted texture of the pen will get marked up. It already has an ink mark, and a grey line marked on it from 2 days of use, keeping it in the case between writing. Not sure how those happened.... Overall I'm happy with my purchase, and would recommend the pen to others, I would just hope their pen would come with better ink in it.
June 23, 2013
Great Pen - Great Value
First time writing a review. These pens look heavier in the photo, but are not. The weight is just right for the balance. They feel so light in your hand, and just glide. I love the Levenger ink that was in the pen as well. I gave this pen 5 stars. I collect fine pens, Visconti, Parker, DuPont, etc... and this beats them all. It's my new everyday writing pen. I find every excuse to write with it!
February 20, 2013
I got this pen in yellow and it is GREAT! It feels comfortable in my hand, both in weight and actual grip of this pen. I ordered mine with my name and it looks nice; think it makes the pen more fun! The ever-so-smooth writing is fantastic, could write for hours and my hand doesn't get tired. LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!! ... you will too! (my friends sure did when I showed them this pen!)
September 22, 2012
Buy This Pen!
This is my first review for Levenger. I've been using the pen for a few weeks now and seem to love it more every time I use it. The wider barrel and the grip are the best I've ever found. I prefer a broad point and was easily able to change with the available Levenger refills. I purchased a second pen in black - however, would prefer to have other options such as Lime Green or Purple.
July 15, 2012
Heavy but good
I recently took advantage of a sale to buy a TrueGrip Ballpoint. I had to settle for black because the purple is no longer available -- I'd have preferred purple. When the pen arrived, I took it out and immediately, I didn't like it because it was the *heaviest* pen I had *ever* picked up. Right away, I decided to send it back. But then, I thought I would try it out fairly before sending it back, since it's a lot of trouble, especially from Canada. So I used it for a couple of days, and I decided I liked the way it writes. Of course, I had to replace the refill it came with, with a Parker gel refill, which you can do for any of the Levenger ballpoints -- the refill that came in it would barely write and skipped so badly, it was worthless. I have bought some of these ballpoint refills from Levenger in the past and they are just useless. But with the Parker refill, it writes perfectly. In spite of weighing a ton, I decided the pen wrote very nicely, and I've decided to keep it. If the purple ever comes back, I might think about getting that, too. I gave it a "4" overall because it is so heavy.
May 12, 2012
I just love this pen. I have one in each color! It's substantial in diameter and weight - and the surface coating makes for a fabulous grip! I agree with a previous reviewer about the Parker Gel refills - but the regular Levenger ballpoint pen refills make for an excellent writing experience as well. I would and do recommend these to others (and have bought several for gifts).
May 4, 2012
Great pen, tip on ink
This is a fantastic pen, as other reviewers have eloquently described. I write just to stress that you can use Parker Gel refills, which make it the perfect pen. You can use these same refills in other Levenger ballpoint pens, greatly improving the overall quality.
June 29, 2011
Awesome Pen!!
This pen is awesome. I have been looking for a pen with a good grip for some time now. I own several TrueWriters but over time I grew dissatisfied with the grip because after writing for an extended period my fingers would start to hurt. I had been on the verge of spending on a new matte Cross pen when Levenger came out with this pen. The grip is absolutely fabulous! The pen has some heft to it but it fits so perfectly in my hand that I have been using it for everything. The material used for the pen feels soft to the touch but is firm. As a person who gets sweaty hands at times, I highly recommend this pen because the material provides the perfect grip. As a pen twirler I have an even firmer grip now. :) No more pen flying out of my hands. The only reason I didn't give this pen 5 stars is because I have noticed after a few weeks that the coating on the pen has started to peel in some areas. This could be because this pen gets a lot of use but I am not sure. I usually keep this pen in my moleskine cover from Levenger so I am not sure if it snagged on the leather or what. That is the only small down fall of the pen. Overall, this is an excellent pen and I have plans to purchase another one in blue or the rollerball in black. I wish the rollerball came in purple too.
June 6, 2011
Good Value
I bought this pen to use in lieu of a Retro 51 Big Shot. I am happy with the purchase. The pocket clip is sturdy and has higher tension than other pens I have used. I find I use a fingernail to pull the clip out a tad when placing it in a shirt pocket. i am not concerned this pen will fall out due to a loose hold. The bead at the end of the clip is smooth and makes it easy to remove from the pocket when the pen is pulled. I took off one star for function because the twist top is smooth and not knurled or striated. I find it difficult at times to twist the pen open one handed. It opens quite easily if I use two hands, one to twist the top and one to hold the base. I would prefer a knurled top similar to the Retro 51 style for ease of one hand opening. The feel of the pen is excellent. The barrel material has some give but is firm beneath, while offering purchase yet remaining smooth. The dichotomy is delicious. The pen has a nice weight and balance. It is heavier than the Retro 51 Big Shot. The ink was a bit spotty at first. My first impressions are that the ink seems temperature sensitive. On cool/cold days the ink seemed to skip and flowed fine once the pen was warm/room temperature again. I bought several refills with it and I will evaluate the ink over time. As to the appearance and flow of the ink when things are working properly, I like it. A nice smooth flow with good response to varied pressure. A nice feature is that I can use the same ink in a Retro 51, they are size compatible. This is my first time trying out the Levenger ink and I still have some Schmidt 9000 inks that I was using in my Big Shot which will also work with this model. I am overall pleased with the TruGrip Ballpoint by Levenger. It is a fine pen at an excellent price. In my accompanying image I used a 3x5 card as a backdrop and a Retro 51 Big Shot as an additional reference for size.
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Esophageal stricture is when the esophagus narrows making it hard to swallow. The esophagus is a muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach.
Esophageal stricture is typically caused by scar tissue that develops as a result of the following:
- Ingestion of damaging substances, such as household cleaning agents
- Treatment of esophageal varices —enlarged veins in the esophagus
- Injuries caused by an endoscope—a thin, lighted tube used to see inside the body
- Esophageal cancer
- Tracheoesophageal malformations
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your chance of esophageal stricture include:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Prolonged use of a nasogastric tube—a tube that is inserted through the nose to the stomach
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Systemic sclerosis
- Barrett esophagus
- Certain medications, such as those used to treat osteoporosis, or some antibiotics
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- Difficulty swallowing
- Pain when swallowing
- Unintentional weight loss
- Regurgitation of food—when food flows back from the stomach into the esophagus or mouth
- Esophageal stricture may cause large chunks of food to get stuck in the esophagus
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Tests may include:
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Options include:
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal dilation is a procedure your doctor performs to stretch or widen your esophagus. An endoscope will be passed through your mouth and into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. A small balloon or tapered plastic dilators will be used to stretch your esophagus. For your comfort, this procedure may be performed while you are sedated. A local anesthetic spray may be applied to the back of your throat. Repeat dilations are often required to adequately stretch the esophagus.
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Filmmakers James McCool (left) and Sevan Garabedian on stage at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. | Dave Hoekstra~Sun-Times
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CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — The deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper are a well known chapter in rock 'n' roll history, popularized in such movies as "The Buddy Holly Story" (1978), which garnered an Oscar nomination for Gary Busey, and "La Bamba" (1987) with Lou Diamond Phillips.
What is less known is that the "Winter Dance Party" tour continued after the Feb. 3, 1959, plane crash that killed the three young rock stars and their pilot.
The night after the crash in Clear Lake, the show went on with Bobby Vee as the new headliner at the Armory in Moorehead, Minn., the destination which Holly was in a hurry to get to.
Today's artists will cancel a tour for a hangnail or a hangover.
"The Winter Dance Party" then moved into Illinois, hitting the Les Buzz Ballroom in Spring Valley on Feb. 7, Chicago's Aragon Ballroom on Feb. 8, a Valentine's Day show at the Armory in Peoria and finally a Feb. 15 gig at the Illinois State Armory in Springfield.
Independent filmmakers Sevan Garabedian and James McCool have spent the last five years working on the documentary "Gotta Travel On: The Winter Dance Party Odyssey" that chronicles the tour. The film is slated for release later this year.
The filmmakers have found fans who attended 22 of the tour's 24 dates. Garabedian, 37, and McCool, 38, have not located any fans who were at the Aragon show. (They are also looking for more fans were at the other Illinois dates.)
"The undertone of our film is how professional these guys were and how different the time was," said Garabedian, who lives in Montreal. "Three of their friends had died. The drummer [Carl Bunch] was in the hospital with terrible frostbite. And literally the night their friends died, they played. We have pictures of Waylon Jennings crying at the mike. It became 'The Show Must Go On,' but it also became a tribute to those guys. Something like that will never happen again."
Garabedian met McCool, a resident of Madison, Wis., on a Buddy Holly fansite. McCool has been a dispatcher for Wisconsin Aviation since 1999. He has meticulously researched the crash of the four-seat Beechcraft Bonanza that carried the musicians.
"We're the only production ever to interview six of the surviving musicians from the tour," he said. "Frankie Sardo [opening act], Carl Bunch, Tommy Allsup [Holly's lead guitarist]. We've interviewed fans from all of the cities. It is the most comprehensive study of the tour ever done. Robert Zimmerman [later Bob Dylan] was at the Duluth show [Jan. 31, 1959 at the Duluth Armory]. We interviewed his classmates, who were there. There's still magic when you go in those old armories and ballrooms.
Dave Hansen is an Emmy-winning former Mason City television anchorman who is assisting Garabedian and McCool with the production. He said, "In these armories and ballrooms there was no barricade, physical or metaphorical, separating the audience. The Surf is one of the few places where the roots of rock 'n' roll reside."
Newspaper coverage of post-crash concerts was unlike anything readers would see today. The Illinois State Register's Feb. 16, 1959, review, "Rock n' Roll Party Attracts Squealing Teen-Agers to Armory," talked of 8,000 fans attending matinee and evening shows. (The Springfield, concerts were the last stop of the tour.) Mention of the fatal plane crash was seven long paragraphs into the story. Instead, writer Wayne Allen observed:
"... In the two-hour matinee go-round most singers overloaded the microphones by working too close, electronically speaking. However, the headache amplifying did not faze an adoring audience, many of who appeared to be way beyond Bufferin. It was loud, Daddy, but that's the way teen-agers prefer it ... ."
Hansen smiled and said, "Back then it was sunny side up, dirty side down."
Valens' sisters, Connie Lemos and Erma Norton, have cooperated with the documentary, but the Holly family remains out of the loop. Garabedian said, "We haven't been involved with the Holly family. The whole subject of his death and the tour is very emotional for his brothers Travis and Larry."
NOTE: Fans who were at the Feb. 8, 1959, "Winter Dance Party" at the Aragon Ballroom should contact Sevan Garabedian at email@example.com. or firstname.lastname@example.com. The filmmakers are also offering a reward for any more photos from the Feb. 2, 1959, Surf Ballroom show.


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The Historic Pullman Garden Club, with co-sponsor the Historic Pullman Foundation, will host a Victorian-era Garden Tea and Tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13.
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The tour will visit public gardens, select personal gardens and the new community food garden.
The tea and tour showcases the entrance to the Pullman Historic District, the Gateway Garden, funded more than a decade ago through a grant from the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Gateway Garden is a haven to butterflies, honey bees and plants and is a part of the NeighborSpace community garden network.
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Will Call is distributed from designated windows at the Box Office which is at the main entrance to the facility. Patrons will be asked to present their picture ID and the credit card used to make the purchase. Patrons are not permitted to leave tickets at Will Call for another party – please plan accordingly.
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Premier Parking is available for purchase in advance or on the day of the show (subject to availability) for most events. Premier Parking is located in the Main Lot. Entrance to this lot is at the end of Savitt Way. Advance purchase is available through Ticketmaster; hang tags for parking entrance will be sent by the venue directly to the customer 10 days prior to event. Hang tag will be required for entry. Day of show purchases are at the entrance to the lot and are cash only. Rate will vary according to the event. Motorcycle and Limousine parking are available in the VIP Parking lot for a fee and are available for purchase on the day of show at the entrance to the main lot – cash only. Rates will vary according to event.
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Box Office Numbers XFINITY Admin and box office questions during season : 860-548-7370 Box office info off season - 203-265-1501 Admin questions off season- 203-269-8721 Group Sales policies vary from event to event. Please call 203-269-8721 and ask to speak to our Group Sales department for information and availability of group sales tickets.
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Concessions : We offer a variety of food items at our concessions stands. Traditional event fare is offered as well as specialty items depending on the event. Alcoholic beverages are served including a variety of beers and specialty drinks. Concessions stands accept cash & major credit cards. ATMs are available once inside the facility. Merchandise stands (t-shirts, programs and novelties) accept cash and major credit cards. To purchase or consume alcoholic beverages, you must be at least 21 years of age and posses a valid photo drivers license, military photo ID or passport. Patrons who pass off alcoholic beverages to a minor are subject to ejection and prosecution. Minors accepting alcoholic beverages from another patron are also subject to ejection and prosecution. Discounted offers are event specific. Visit the XFINITY Theatre on www.livenation.com for more information on a particular event. Seating located in the covered pavilion is generally sold as reserved. The lawn accommodates up to 18,000 people and is sold as General Admission. The lower pavilion is comprised of 26 rows. Sections 100 and 300 begin with row A. Section 200 is the centermost section and has 3 additional rows closest to the stage. Mid and Rear pavilion sections are numbered 400 through 800 and are comprised of 27 additional rows. Double lettered rows are mid-pavilion sections and triple letter rows are rear pavilion. For events with a General Admission Pit the rows closest to the stage are removed. The XFINITY Theatre is located just minutes from the center of downtown Hartford. Please visit www.hartford.com for a complete listing of places to go and things to do. Please remember that all XFINITY Theatre events are rain or shine. Your ticket is your entry to the venue and should be protected from damage in order to prevent delays on show day. Ticketfast print at home tickets should only be printed when the ink cartridge is working properly and should be protected from damage such as rain or other liquid. Excessive folding or tearing of your ticket may also delay entry at the gates.
Directions From points East – Boston Take I-84 West to Exit 50 (Main Street) At end of the ramp take a right onto Market Street. Theater is located one mile up on the left. Follow signs for free XFINITY Theatre parking. From points South – Stamford/NY Take I-95 North to New Haven. At Exit 48 merge onto I-91 North. Follow to Exit 32B (Trumbull Street) At end of ramp take right onto Market Street. Theater is located one mile up on the left. Follow signs for free XFINITY Theatre parking -or – Take the Merritt Parkway North until it ends in Meriden, CT. Merge on to I-91 North. Take Exit 32B (Trumbull Street). At end of ramp take right onto Market Street. Theater is located one mile up on the left. Follow signs for free XFINITY Theatre parking. From points North – Springfield, MA Take I-91 South to Exit 33 (Jennings Road) At the end of the ramp take a right. At first light take a left onto Weston Street. Theater is located 1 mile up on the right. Follow signs for free XFINITY Theatre parking . From points West - Danbury Take I-84 East to Exit 50 (Main Street) At end of ramp take a left onto Windsor Street and an immediate right onto Pleasant Street. At the next light, take a left onto Market Street. Theater is located one mile up on the left. Follow signs for free XFINITY Theatre parking .
General Info
Box Office is located at the main entrance to the facility and is open on event days only. For evening performances the box office opens at 2pm. For all day/festival events the box office opens at 10 am. The box office remains open on event evenings until 1 hour after published start time for the event.
Payment Options
Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards
General Rules
ALL EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE. There are no cancellations or refunds due to inclement weather. Re-entry to the facility is not permitted. The XFINITY Theatre is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is prohibited in the pavilion and all covered areas. All patrons are subject to search prior to entering the facility gates including the use of metal detectors. Patrons are permitted to bring outside food into the venue. Food must be in a gallon size plastic bag. Patrons are allowed to bring in one factory sealed bottle of water, up to one liter in volume (subject to artist approval). The following items are NOT permitted – Alcohol, drugs, fireworks, weapons of any type, signs or banners, coolers, glass containers, laser pointers, animals (with the exception of service dogs), or backpacks. Camera Policy: Personal cameras are allowed in the venue. Flash photography, video and removable lens cameras are not permitted without venue approval. The following items MAY BE prohibited depending on the event, expected attendance or artist request: Small lawn chairs not exceeding 9" in height, blankets and umbrellas. When umbrellas are permitted they cannot be pointed. Specially designed lawn chairs are available for rent for a nominal fee.
Child Rules
Unless otherwise specified, all patrons 2 years of age and older require a ticket. Management is not responsible for artistic content and therefore we ask that parents use their discretion when deciding whether to purchase tickets for children.


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So many balls . . . so little time . . . .
So many balls . . . so little time . . . .
I said it before and i'll say it again. A guys nuts are the best part of his body. Large or small i'de eat em all.
I love going Latin!
Here's a blog filled with low hangers
I love balls, too! Call me crazy, but I love to watch how some guys' balls move up and down a lot. Balls don't have to be big or low for me to like them!
I just hate balls that are pumped or blown up or whatever it is I've seen. Natural balls are a turn on, just let 'em be!
Me too, BBman. My balls move up and down a lot depending of how good of a blow job I'm getting from a buddy. The better the suck, the more my nuts respond. Also, when I'm blowing a guy I watch his balls to see if I'm giving him the kind of pleasure only a boy can give to another. Nice example below:
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MMMM I love playing with balls
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Some beautiful pics guys.
They remind me when I was younger and went swiming at the Flatbush boys club we swan nude. I spotteed this kid on the diving boad he had huge balls that hung so low looked like they hung a good 5 inches. I was hooked on low hanger wish mine werent so tight to my body
Nothing like teabagging a set of low hangers....
The Three Musketeers... Bashful, Chrisglass, and Ronboy!
Great thread.
Oh Man! I'm in the mood to lick some balls.
fuck i wish i can find guys with these huge nuts in real life. if you are out there hit me up... in miami.
My fav is the behind view like hanging udders. However, when cock is erect and the erection pulls the sack up, the best view is in front.
nice, verry nice
Here's some hangers


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Witrado's Quest 3
Baseball October 19th, 2009
The slow news days have begun and due to MLB rules there is only a playoff game once every six days. What do we do? Inspired by our favorite site The Dugout, we've decided to follow our favorite JSOnline writer Anthony Witrado on a quest. A quest to find love, adulation and respect in a cruel world that doesn't understand him or particularly like him. Will he find what he's been seeking? Or will he fail at it, like he's failed at life so many times before? Find out in Witrado's Quest: A Miller Park Drunk Event.
In part one Anthony learned that his fellow writers at the Journal Sentinel were not fans of his. In part two convinced that they were the only ones, Anthony set off to find someone who liked him at Miller Park only to be met with more failure and a cross-dressing Doug Melvin. Blaming the state of Wisconsin instead of his own shortcomings, Anthony headed back to his home in California where his favorite team was playing a meaningful game. Read the rest of this entry »


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The RTS system has been designed with unitized bracketry, reducing the installation time and providing increased strength. our signature high arched crossmembers are constructed of 1/4" thick steel and feature tubular cross braces with a 1/4 inch thick steel front differential skid plate. The construction of the crossmembers, using 1/4 inch thick steel, is and important part of this system. Only 1/4 inch thick steel provides the rigidity and strength necessary to relocate the torsion bars, bump stops and lower control arms properly.
Fabtech has performed rigorous on and offroad testing of this new RTS system to establish the proper bump stop engagement, torsion bar location and shock valving for a superior performing suspension system. This industry leading system rewrites how an IFS suspension system should function for ultimate offroad use with great highway manners. This kit also fits with Stabilitrac.
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Alfonso Soriano: No trade as long as Cubs are contending
BY GORDON WITTENMYER firstname.lastname@example.com February 18, 2013 11:07PM
Alfonso Soriano fields a ground ball as the Chicago Cubs get ready for the 2013 season during their spring training at Fitch park in Mesa, AZ on Monday, February 18, 2013. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media
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Updated: March 20, 2013 6:43AM
MESA, Ariz. — Monday afternoon, in a grassy spot between a baseball field and the Cubs' row of spring bullpen mounds, a few young Cubs players set up a series of platforms ranging from a foot high to about 3 feet high.
Then they took turns jumping from a standstill onto the platforms, each working his way to the highest one.
Alfonso Soriano watched for a minute, smiled and shook his head.
''Not even the first one,'' he said, pointing at the short step. ''Not for me.''
Not on this day. Not anymore.
As Soriano begins his seventh spring training with the Cubs, the veteran left fielder has no idea where he'll finish the season.
What he does know is that those hops are gone from his 37-year-old knees, the days of 40-40 seasons long gone from the twice-blown quads and hamstrings.
And long gone is every teammate he shared the clubhouse with on his first Opening Day with the Cubs in 2007.
''Unbelievable,'' the Cubs' top returning run producer says, specks of gray apparent in his close-cropped hair. ''I see myself and it's like, 'Wow, time flies.' ''
Soriano has two years left on his eight-year, $136 million contract, and to many it's a surprise he's even still in a Cubs uniform — surviving the decline from the 2007-08 playoff runs, two manager changes, an overhaul of the front office and the possibility of a trade to the eventual World Series champion San Francisco Giants last summer.
Soriano used his no-trade rights to nix that deal before it got close enough to even involve other specific players.
''It was more of a general discussion,'' Giants general manager Brian Sabean said. ''It never got close.''
Even if the teams had been able to make a match happen, Soriano says he still would have declined the trade — possible ring and all — because he still doesn't like the idea of taking his achy knees into that ''cold'' weather.
"Apparently not,'' Sabean said.
But a different destination could be on his horizon if the Cubs don't get off to a great start this season, and maybe even if they do — if Soriano can carry over last year's 32-homer, 108-RBI pace and keep his value high toward the July trade deadline.
''I don't control that situation,'' said the guy whose full no-trade rights say otherwise. ''I don't even think about it. If they want [me] to go somewhere else . .. I'm just going day-by-day and see what happens and try to focus on my spring training to get ready for my season.''
Soriano continues to say he wants to stay in Chicago, especially if the Cubs start strong.
''My point is I signed here to win the World Series,'' he said. ''I don't want to go somewhere else and win.
''But,'' he added, ''at my age, I don't want to be part of a losing team. . . . If we have a bad start, I have to think about moving somewhere else.''
Soriano and Cubs officials have maintained an open and candid dialogue about the possibility of him being traded at any point during the remainder of his contract, even as he sold a skeptical new front office and field staff with a career rebirth last year both in the field and as a middle-of-the-order hitter.
''I was completely blown away by the kind of person he is and the work ethic,'' manager Dale Sveum said of the seven-time All-Star he had never met before last spring. ''I rank him among the top five people I've ever been around in the game as far as work ethic, [clubhouse presence], everything.''
But that doesn't mean Soriano fits the big-picture plans of a front office that's keeping an eye on getting a prospect and/or payroll relief if Soriano's value stays high.
Trade feelers over the winter went nowhere, but Soriano says he has given the Cubs about ''six or seven'' teams to which he'd consider being traded.
They include both New York teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies and the White Sox, sources say.
But all of that comes with one big caveat: Soriano said if the Cubs are playing well this season, he's not going anywhere.
''No,'' he said. ''That's why I signed here, to see the team playing good and have a chance to win the World Series.''


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Drug information provided by: Micromedex
Dornase alfa is used in the management of cystic fibrosis. It is used every day with other cystic fibrosis medicines, especially antibiotics, bronchodilators (medicines that open up narrowed breathing passages), and corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines).
Cystic fibrosis is a condition in which thick mucus is formed in the lungs and breathing passages. The mucus blocks the airways and increases the chance of lung infections. The infections then cause the mucus to become even thicker, making it more difficult to breathe.
Dornase alfa will not cure cystic fibrosis. However, when it is used every day, it helps make breathing easier and reduces the number of serious lung infections that require treatment with antibiotics.
Dornase alfa is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Dornase alfa has been studied in children 3 months of age and older and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults, although coughing, runny or stuffy nose, and skin rashes were more common in children 3 months to 5 years of age than in other age groups.
Dornase alfa has not been tested on enough patients 65 years and older. Cystic fibrosis is a disease that usually affects children and young adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of dornase alfa in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Dornase alfa usually comes with patient instructions. Read them carefully before using this medicine.
Dornase alfa is packaged in small plastic containers called ampules. Each ampule contains one full dose of dornase alfa. Do not use an ampule that has already been opened. Also, do not use an ampule of this medicine after the expiration date printed on the package.
Do not use dornase alfa solution if it is cloudy or discolored.
Dornase alfa must be used in a nebulizer with a compressor . Only the following nebulizers and compressors should be used with this medicine:
Your health care professional will help you decide which nebulizer and compressor to use.
It is very important that you use dornase alfa only as directed. Use the mouthpiece provided with the nebulizer. Do not use a face mask with the nebulizer because less medicine will get into your lungs. Patients who are unable to inhale and exhale through the mouth for the entire nebulizer treatment may use the PARI BABY nebulizer with the supplied face mask. Make sure you understand exactly how to use this medicine in the nebulizer.
In order to receive the full effects of this medicine, you must use it every day as ordered by your doctor. If possible, dornase alfa should be used at about the same time each day. You may notice some improvement in your condition within the first week of treatment. However, some patients may not feel the full effects of this medicine for weeks or months.
If you are taking any other medicines for cystic fibrosis, keep taking them as you did before you started using dornase alfa, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. However, do not put any other inhaled medicine in the nebulizer at the same time that you use dornase alfa. Other inhaled medicines may be used in a clean nebulizer before or after your treatment with dornase alfa.
To prepare the nebulizer for use:
To prepare the medicine for use in the nebulizer:
To use the medicine in the nebulizer:
After using dornase alfa:
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Store the medicine in the refrigerator in the foil pouches. However, keep the medicine from freezing. Do not leave this medicine out of the refrigerator for longer than 24 hours. If an ampule of medicine is left out for longer than this, it should be thrown away and a new ampule should be used.
If your condition becomes worse while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Portions of this document last updated: Sep. 01, 2014
Original article: http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/dornase-alfa-inhalation-route/description/DRG-20063509
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Improving the Power of the ASA Classification System to Risk Stratify Vascular Surgery Patients: The NSQIP-Defined Functional Status
Alexander Kraev M.D., James W. Turner M.D., Lisa Galati-Burke P.A., Gregg S. Landis M.D.
Background: Recently published reports have shown that the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) classification system has limited applicability in vascular surgery patients. The majority of patients undergoing vascular procedures are designated ASA III, limiting discrimination in preoperative risk assessment. The 2007 National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (NSQIP), containing over 170,000 surgical cases, demonstrated that functional status is an important predictor of mortality. We propose that dividing ASA class III into two subgroups, based on NSQIP-defined functional status, improves the predictive value of the ASA scheme.
Methods: The 2007 NSQIP database was queried for ASA class III patients undergoing vascular surgery procedures. Patients were divided into groups IIIA and IIIB based on independent or dependent (partial or complete) functional status, respectively. Difference in 30-day survival between subgroups was evaluated using Kaplan-Meier and logistic regression analyses. Differences in postoperative morbidity and length-of-stay (LOS) were compared using the unpaired t-test.
Results: ASA Class III patients having undergone vascular surgery procedures numbered 11555. Of those 9913 (85.7%) patients were independent (IIIA), and 1642 (14.3%) were dependent (IIIB). Mean 30-day mortality was 1.3% in subgroup IIIA, and 6.5% in IIIB (logrank p < .001, χ² - 137.8), Figure 1. Mean lengths of stay between subgroups IIIA and IIIB were 5.4 and 13.2 days (P < .001). The risk of NSQIP-defined postoperative complications was 0.16 in IIIA and 0.32 in IIIB (P < .001).
Conclusion: A five-fold difference in mortality was observed between patients that were functionally independent and dependent. A significant increase in length-of-stay and incidence of postoperative complications was also observed in subgroup IIIB. Subdividing ASA class III vascular surgery patients markedly improves the value of the ASA classification system. Given the "high-risk" nature of patients with peripheral vascular disease, the addition of functional status determination to the preoperative assessment will facilitate improved outcomes.


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This VAWnet special collection focuses on the use of technology as it impacts and intersects with violence against women and children. This categorized and annotated listing of selected articles, fact sheets, papers, reports, websites, and other materials is offered as an additional tool to assist advocates working on and interested in the safe use of technology. This resource was developed in collaboration with SafetyNet: the National Safe & Strategic Technology Project of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, and the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence.
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