Angie & Jim

Cardiovascular Catheterizationby Jim

They just took Angie back to the cath lab to get started.  They have about an hour of prep (from what we were told last night) before they actually begin the procedure.  If everything looks normal, it should only be about two hours in the lab.  They are able to do some minor repairs while they’ve got the catheter in her heart, which could add an additional 2 hours.  They are able to install a stint and do a fenestration while they’re in there, but we’re hoping it won’t come to that.  I have to admit, I’m a little anxious about the procedure.  If they find something wrong with her heart, that could explain the problem with the fluid, but then there’s something wrong with her heart that they have to fix.  If they don’t find anything wrong, then we’re back to the guessing game to try and figure out what is happening.  I’m not sure which would be better.  I guess the best case would be that they find something wrong that they can fix while they are in the cath lab and that after she gets out, things start to improve.

Thank you all for your love and support at this difficult time.

Keep the prayers coming.