The last couple of postings indicated the remarkable change in Nancy with the insertion of the intra-aortic balloon pump.\u00a0 This was the hoped for result because it shows that improved heart function will likely bring adequate oxygenated blood flow to Nancy\u2019s body.<\/p>\n
The nature of this artificial assist is such that it cannot be continued indefinitely \u2013 although it can be in place for more than a few days.\u00a0 The issue is that while Nancy needs open heart surgery she is in poor health.\u00a0 A few days with the balloon pump assist and good nutrition makes sense but a prolonged delay provides additional time for more complications from the already compromised heart.<\/p>\n
The surgeon who will perform Nancy\u2019s operation had reviewed her case and visited her yesterday while she was sleeping.\u00a0 During my mid-day visit today, he met with the two of us.\u00a0 This was a general discussion about the issue of valve leakage and the effects on heart and body health.\u00a0 A few months ago we obtained a book on heart valve surgery and I\u2019ve taken a lot of material off of the Web, and so we are not unaware of the material discussed today with the surgeon.\u00a0 For someone in Nancy\u2019s state of health, open heart surgery is dangerous.\u00a0 There isn\u2019t an alternative.<\/p>\n
The team of doctors includes the surgeon, a cardiologist, hematologist, pulmonologist, and anesthesiologist \u2013 maybe more. These folks will meet early next week to consider the pending surgery.\u00a0 As of Noon today neither the meeting of \u201cThe Team\u201d nor the surgery have been scheduled.<\/p>\n
After our meeting with the surgeon Nancy had another \u2018high nutrition\u2019 drink and went to sleep.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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