[Magdalen] heart catherization

[Ginga Wilder]

Yes, Christopher.  I remember how frightening this was for you.
Ginga

On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 4:51 PM Christopher Hart <cervus51 at gmail.com> wrote:

> A much better choice, Ginga, than having it (catheterization, angioplasty,
> stent) done on an emergency basis during a heart attack as I did almost 18
> years ago. Best wishes that yours goes even better than mine did.
>
> On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 2:39 PM Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Thank you all for your kindness.
> >
> > Blessings,
> > Ginga
> >
> > On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 11:28 AM Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I am 73 y.o. now.  Getting older comes with many new
> experiences...like,
> > I
> > > will have a heart catheterization next Thursday (8-20).  I've had
> > > cardiovascular issues since I was 20.  My internist has been brilliant
> in
> > > his care of me.  I've also seen a cardiologist regularly for ten years.
> > I
> > > had a routine check in with the cardiologist two weeks ago during
> which I
> > > reported one recent episode of noticeable shortness of breath.  She
> sent
> > me
> > > for a repeat coronary artery calcium scan...the first one was years ago
> > and
> > > was moderately 'off,' but not bad enough for intervention. This current
> > > scan shows some 'severe' calcium build up in two of the heart arteries.
> > > So, I will have a heart cath and, if needed, stenting.  I'm trusting
> all
> > > will go well whatever needs doing.
> > >
> > > Frankly, I am more concerned for John during the procedure, as he will
> > not
> > > be able to enter the hospital at all.  I know he would prefer to be
> able
> > to
> > > be there with his ears and eyes on what is going on.  My post procedure
> > > time will be extended as I will have to have a sandbag on the place
> where
> > > the catheter is placed for some time. He's going to be very warm in the
> > car
> > > for that length of time.  We're both very glad to hear that I will come
> > > home the same day....they are not keeping people overnight unless
> > something
> > > goes awry...and I'm not counting on that.
> > >
> > > Blood work today - check; Covid test tomorrow, cancel other engagements
> > > and appointments, and wait.  I appreciate your prayers.
> > >
> > > All shall be well, so sez Sr. Julian.  She's been right so far!
> > > Ginga
> > >
> >
>
>
> --
>
> Christopher Hart
>
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