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Pediatric Cardiologist appt...worried

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So Linc had his 3rd ever cardiologist appt.  This was the first time they did an EKG, and it showed some premature ventricular contractions.  Normal people get these a couple of times per day.  Linc had 2 in 5 minutes.  The doctor said that this could just be normal for him, or it could be a microscopic tuber in his heart that is sending out extra electrical currents, basically causing seizure activity in his heart.  :( 

Next week we will be doing a 24 hour Holter monitor study to see if he has any runs of these premature ventricular contractions.  If he does, we will be adding a cardiac medicine to his regime of anti-seizure meds.  :(  This would make a total of 4-5 medications, given 2 times each day.  Not the worst thing, but definitely not something I am hoping for.  I hate needing to drug him up so much. I don't even know what he is like without the meds, because he has been on at least 1 med. since he was 5 weeks old. 

Ugh.  I would love to catch a break here.  Our little guy sure deserves one.  It would be great if you can spare any good thoughts for him.  Thanks!

imageimageimageimageimage 9/07 m/c baby boy @ 18wks, 4/09 m/c @ 4.5wks
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