Big F'n Dave Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) Update 3: And it's good news. The heart catheterization they did last week came back clear - no blockages. The doc wasn't surprised as he didn't expect to find anything there anyway. He's sticking by his original diagnosis of congestive heart failure caused by a viral infection. Talked to my GP last week and told him I was interested in seeking a second opinion. He encouraged me to do so and set us up with another cardiologist who we saw today. He confirmed the CHF diagnosis of the first doc, but he also cleared up some major questions that I had following my two conversations with the original cardio. The numbers given us during her first visit were alarming. He said her heart was pumping at less than 50, then following last Wednesday's cath, he said it was pumping at 30-35 (and that it had been as low as 15 during her first office visit). I'm assuming this number is a percent out of 100, ya know. The cardio we saw today says that it's a number used to indicate the heart's pumping strength (he compared it to horsepower) and said the normal heart typically functions at 55-60. So, while 30-35 is low (and 15 was frighteningly low), it wasn't quite as bad as we originally thought. He also said the condition was likely caused by a viral infection, though there's no way to confirm this. He suggested slight changes to the meds regimen prescribed by Doc One, so we're not real sure what to do with that. But the most positive news of all is that he thinks that JulieB's condition will continue to improve. He wants to see her again in three months and said he wouldn't be surprised to see her "heart horsepower" number significantly higher. Thanks again for the all the prayers, thoughts and well-wishes, Huddlers. We really appreciated them. Edited October 1, 2007 by Big F'n Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Great news Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Best news I heard all day. I am glad it worked out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 xcellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Puddy Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 That's some good f'n news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Awesome news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 SO glad to hear this, Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controller Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 This is indeed great news, Dave. I'll keep the prayers going just to be safe, but sure sounds like things are going to be OK. Thank God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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isleseeya Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Great news dave and hope it continues ...God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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whomper Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Yes Fin way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 great news. She's been on my mind a lot lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Great news Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Linguist Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Excellent news Dave, we're f'n glad to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Great Dave, very Happy for you and Julie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Awesome news Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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