6 month cardio checkup for Amber

[ddavey]

Hi everyone,
Amber had a checkup on Friday..  dr was kind of shocked when he listened to her heart and it almost sounded like a normal rythym  hehehe.....   we should have bnp levels back on monday (also a dig level)    will probably have a holter next week to see if pac's are still in the 20,000+ range and to check amount of svt....   IF the bnp is still good and IF the amount pac and svt are still high he MAY look into finding the reason...  will have an echo to check if ef is still holding at 42....  the big ?? has always been if aneurysmal bulge at mitral-aortic junction is the cause and if it is do they try surgical intervention...   now that she has been stable for a year they will look at it again as he feels she may not stay this stable for the long term  (he said it is great that she is doing well but when she gets closer to maxing out on meds she may not stay that way)    also.. she doing great on her own with a lot of support from independent living agencies in her county (and mom of course!!)    will keep u posted       dawn

[ireneo]

Meals on Wheels would be great for her, all the visiting with folks. Will she be in the kitchen making the meals or traveling about with a co-worker to deliver? I haven't met her but I imagine her joy and smiles would brighten up any home bound person's day. Good for her.

[crystalhanzelka]

there is power in prayer!!

[ddavey]

hi everyone...  got the bnp level back yesterday...  level is down to 10!!!!  dig levels are now under control     Amber is now in a great day program and doing well living on her own...  she went with her program to volunteer for meals on wheels and loves it    happy holidays and wishes of good health to everyone           dawn

[jondsam]

Hey im glad you are doing well.  Heart problems can be a terrible problem to deal with everyday of your life.  It is sad to believe that you are excited when you have one good day for the week and 6 bad.  Im glad you are doing great, keep up the good work

GoOd ByE

[ireneo]

I'm glad to hear she doing so well - her heart is behaving a bit better and she's enjoying her new place. Doctors are always looking under the rocks for problems but that's their job. Like Ian said, don't anticipate problems. Wait for the doctors to continue to be puzzled by her improvement. :-)  Hugs to you both.   Irene

[scouser costa rica]

Great news. One step at a time is my motto,and dont anticipate future negatives.
                                                   Regards Ian