Update on OH's heart

Tink · 20-05-2009, 09:42 PM

K has his own cardiologist now and before surgery they have decided to go into his artery with a catheter and look at his heart from the inside to see how bad the annuerysm is.
Their concern is that if it goes down too low to where the main arteries connect to the brain (and one of them is dead from a past blood clot), they will not only have to arrest his heart during the surgery but but cut off the arteries to the brain for fifteen minutes as well.
He goes in on Friday. The procedure itself isn't a big deal but the results are gonna tell us exactly how much more technical his surgery is going to be.
Oh and also they are not only planning to replace his aortic valve with a mechanical one but also the ascending aorta.

farthing · 20-05-2009, 09:44 PM

Will be thinking of you, hope it all goes well.

dandysmom · 20-05-2009, 09:46 PM

That does sound scary, Tink. But his cardiologist sounds as if he knows his job and is taking all precautions for a safe and successful operation. I know you can't help but worry, but thank God they found out in time while something can be done. You both will be in my thoughts Friday...(((hugs)))

angieh · 20-05-2009, 09:50 PM

I'll also be sending good vibes on Friday Tink. Very scary for you both. ((((HUGS))))

Mags · 20-05-2009, 09:57 PM

I hope it all goes well on Friday, will be thinking of you both, Tink ((((hugs))))

yola · 20-05-2009, 10:02 PM

From my limited knowledge of heart disease that sounds major. But I'm sure your surgeons are expert at balancing risk vs result and they will be taking every precaution to ensure your boyfriend comes out of this stronger and healthier.

I will be thinking of you both on Friday. Hugs.

Moli · 20-05-2009, 10:05 PM

Healing vibes for Friday Tink...Thoughts with you both..x

random · 21-05-2009, 12:37 AM

Thinking of the both of you Tink. x

pookyandjo · 21-05-2009, 02:05 AM

Will be thinking of you both in the coming days.. take care xox

dinahsmum · 21-05-2009, 08:25 AM

All good wishes for Friday

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