[Magdalen] heart catherization

[Jay Weigel]

Glad it's over with. And of course nothing like a little stress and worry
to raise the BP. Hope it soon starts behaving.

On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 11:43 PM Ann Markle <ann.markle at aya.yale.edu> wrote:

> So glad it's over.  Now to get that BP back in line. Prayers for that
> continue.
>
>
> Ann
> The Reverend Ann Markle
> Buffalo,  NY
> ann.markle at aya.yale.edu
>
> On Thu, Aug 20, 2020, 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
> > >
> >
>