[Magdalen] heart catherization

[Lynn Ronkainen]

Ginga, so happy to hear that this procedure is complete and you are on the mend! TBTG!
 With love and gentle hugs.
Lynn



-----Original Message-----
From: Magdalen <magdalen-bounces+houstonklr=gmail.com at herberthouse.org> On Behalf Of Grace Cangialosi
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 7:31 PM
To: magdalen at herberthouse.org
Subject: Re: [Magdalen] heart catherization

TBTG!!!

> On Aug 20, 2020, at 8:22 PM, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>