We are back again after traveling to Wpg. last week for my appointments. The first one was for the echo cardiogram which Merle found very interesting to watch. I was disappointed because the screen showing my heart was behind me and I only could see it for a short time when I rolled a bit more to my right side. But I could hear the steady rhythm of my heart and the gentle squish squish sound of my blood pumping. The technician would tell Merle bits and pieces from time to time and we could soon tell he was impressed with what he saw. But, of course, he left the actual telling to the cardiologist.
She was a very thorough and unhurried doctor making us feel like she really cared. It was quite interesting to hear what she had to say. For starters she said I was very lucky to have come through the heart attack alive. That was quite sobering. It was something I "knew", but didn't really know medically speaking. Again, one of my favourite verses came to mind, "All the days ordained for me were written in your book, before one of them came to be." Psalm 139: 16
She also told me that the dissesction ocurred just prior to the MI. After she'd read the results from the echo she told me that my heart muscle is moving and working well with no signs of any damage. That was so encouraging, to say the least. She did put me back on Lipitor in case of cholestrol build up around that artery, as she said that sometimes there is an even build up which is difficult to detect.
She wants to see me again the end of Nov. to do 2 more echos: one with my heart at rest and one with it under stress (medically induced). If there is a big difference she will likely order another angiogram to see how the dissected artery is doing by then.
So, all in all, I am thrilled with the report and give God all the glory for His healing (or protecting) my heart. Since this procedure doesn't show the inside of arteries we don't know at this point how the dissection is doing. But that's o.k. HE does! It gives me courage to keep trying to get back to my normal leval of activities but with common sense of course.
There was a huge bonus of going when we did as all of our Winnipeg family was at home and we could enjoy them and the beautiful fall weather. I appreciate the prayers of each of you who read this. Let me know how I can pray for your needs as well!
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5 comments:
I'm so glad to hear the great report, Rita!
That is good news! PTL.
Thanks for the update! That's great news!
As sobering as your last few months have been, today we rejoice with you that the last reports are encouraging indeed. We praise the Lord with you! May all continue to go well!
Carolyn
Rita, It is good to finally get to read the detailed report of your appointments in Winnipeg. I do not ck email when I am away from home.
I am rejoicing with you on the good report. And I was thinking how GOOD it is that you took action to get another opinion !! Sounds like she is doing close follow up with you !! Sondra
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