Update: DH's appt w/ cardiologist

richardslove · March 2009

He has to have the heart cath done. It's a diagnostic procedure to check the pressures in his rt and lft ventricle and to also check the outflow to from the Pulmonary Artery to the lungs. The dr thinks there is calcium build up in between his aortic valve and the homograft that is his "aorta". His homograft is 18 years old and their lifespan is 10-20 years, so most likely the results of the heart cath will show that DH needs to have this replaced via open heart surgery. We're hoping if they do recommend doing open heart surgery to do it sooner than later. DH is in great health, no symptoms being caused by the homograft getting old. Please keep him/us in your thoughts and prayers over the next couple of months. I'll keep everyone updated as the process goes along. If anyone is curious, his condition is call Truncus Arteriosus. He was born with it and has had 5 open heart surgeries to correct it since he was 3 months old. https://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=11073

abbysmom1005 · March 2009

You DH and family will be in my thoughts.

katattack · March 2009

Good thoughts to you; hope it goes smoothly if he has to have it.

KSandAE2008 · March 2009

Good heart thoughts to you and your family!

FireChiefsBride · March 2009

Wow. I'll keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

emabend · March 2009

Ugh, I'm so sorry, I know how difficult it is. I definitely agree, if he needs the surgery, sooner is better than later. The waiting is terrible.

If there is anything I can do or you just need to talk, you've got my email address. I've been there so I totally understand. Hang in there. Adelaide and I will send good thoughts and prayers your way as well.

<hugs>

rssnlvr · March 2009

I'm so sorry y'all are having to deal with all this. My thoughts are with you and your family!

balihaigirl · March 2009

GL to your family and your husband. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

TXAggieBride06 · March 2009

I'm sorry y'all are going through this but y'all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

clynn58 · March 2009

Best of Luck to you both.

MrsBeckO · March 2009

You and your husband will be in my thoughts. Hope all goes well!?

txbabs111 · March 2009

I'm sorry you're going through this. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

fjaril · March 2009

lots of hugs and good thoughts.

AmethystBride · March 2009

Definitely keeping him and your family in my thoughts and prayers...

**hugs**

bobcatsteph · March 2009

Y'all are definitely in my thoughts!

austxgrl · March 2009

You all will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated and let us know if there is anything you need.

Angie&Doc · March 2009

I wish your husband and family nothing but the best. Hopefully everything will turn out great. Keep us updated!

Amanda · March 2009

Your family is in our thoughts.

AustinAggie · March 2009

Good thoughts, uneventful procedures and quick recovery dust to your family/DH.

Emer · March 2009

You and your family are in my thoughts. {{hugs}}

brideonjuly8 · March 2009

My goodness! He and you will be in my thoughts and prayers!

AustinMimi · March 2009

Please keep us updated on when he has his surgery and I will keep him in my thoughts. My DH was involved in a freak accident when he was a child (fell on a steak knife that punctured a lung and nicked his heart) and I know he dreads ever having more surgeries related to that. Hugs to you all!

Kim777 · March 2009

Y'all will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you!

SaraLouiseBride08 · March 2009

Y'all are in my prayers.

mrslaquinta · March 2009

I know it's not the turnout you were hoping for, but like you said, if he is going to have to have another surgery, better sooner than later. I will be thinking of you guys!! Definitely keep us posted. Hugs!!

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