[Magdalen] heart catherization

[Ginga Wilder]

My heart cath was today.  Lots of calcifications in my heart but arteries
are open.  YAY.  There was trouble with high blood pressure inside the
heart during the procedure.  (Over 200.)  They gave me medication and
finished the job.  Blood pressure is still not behaving...systolic is 162
tonight.  The guy who did the cath said they think of several maladies when
pressure goes high inside the heart.  I will see my cardiologist next week
or the next, depending on her appointment schedule.   And, the good news is
that I am fine and will keep checking this out with professionals.

Blessings all,
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
>