Just a short post.
Over the last few days I have learnt some new words:
Angiogram
Aorta
Balloon angioplasty
Stent
Echo cardiogram
Coronary artery bypass
As the story normally begins....it all happened so unexpectedly and without warning. In fact, my dad was trying to enjoy a hot cuppa before I got a little anxious and impatient (after learning that my dad was experiencing some chest pains/discomfort and fainted a few hours earlier) and finally we drove him to the hospital.
My dad is having his surgery tomorrow and with lots of prayers, we hope it will be a straight forward textbook procedure.
Will blog more later.
In the meantime, will share this interesting bit of information - The left side of your heart arteries can pump sufficient blood to sustain your whole body even though your right side artery is completely blocked!
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4 comments:
I'm just back from hospital with some terms and now I see a few more from your blog.
I hope that your dad will be alright.
I've had several friends successfully undergo this procedure. Our local doctors are well skilled. Prayers are an awesome supplement and support. Take care.
I guess your dad must be undergoing an angiogram tomorrow to ascertain the condition of his aorta. Tomorrow's procedure will probably be simple ie. immediate placement of a stent or performing a balloon angioplasty. Worst case scenario will be a coronary artery bypass if the heart specialists decide on an echo cardiogram instead! Ok! I used all words you learnt over the past few days. DH had experience with first 4 two years ago!
p.s. good thoughts and strong vibes for your dad! Take care!
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