[Magdalen] heart catherization

[Christopher Hart]

Very welcome news indeed. Praise God.

On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 9:33 PM flyingfish224--- via Magdalen <
magdalen at herberthouse.org> wrote:

> Yay!
>
> Renee
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Aug 20, 2020, at 9:24 PM, Marion Thompson <marionwhitevale at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks be to God, Ginga.  This is all happy news.  May you have a quick
> and
> > complete recovery.
> >
> > Marion, a pilgrim
> >
> >> On Thu, 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
> >>>
> >>
>
>

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