Well the surgery is finally done and over with. Kenny went in at 7:01 a.m. this morning and emerged at 1:29 p.m. Surgery was long and grueling, but they were able to repair the valve and he has NO new parts! They did discover the feared PFO (hole in hte heart between the right and left atriums) so minimally invassive was not an option. Unfortunately they had to do the sternotomy (zipper scar) but hey men like battle scars right? Now he can show off to his buddies!
They were able to take him off the respirator at 6:30 this evening and he began his slow awakening from sedation. He was resting ok when I left him at 10:00 this evening, but not for long - they will have him up and walking from his bed to his chair at 11:00 p.m. to get his lungs re-inflating and his circulation pumping. This helps to make sure he does not stroke out or get blood clots. He is at Mountain Vista Medical Center in the CICU listed as critical but stable condition. Stay tuned....
Thanks for all of those prayers on his behalf today and over the last couple of days, they are much appreciated!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Surgery Scheduled
Kenny and I met with Dr. Vic Driecer today regarding surgery. Looks like June 28th - Kenny's 38th birthday is the big day. He will likely have the surgery through the left side (4th rib) with the bypass through the groin. All looks good for this opperation, although the surgeon suspects a PFO (small hole in the heart between the left and right ventrical). If they get into surgery and discover the PFO they will do a moderate invasive through the sternum called a mini sternotomy approx. a 6 inch scar rather than the full 12. This will allow them to close the PFO and fix the Mitral Valve at the same time.
He has about an 80% chance of being able to fix the valve tissue, there is a 20% chance the valve tissue will be deterriorated enough to where once reconnected it still would not have a tight closure. In which case they would need to replace the valve. We have opted for a bovine valve (cow) if this should be the case. This will be less maintanance after surgery and safer for Kenny in his profession as a Electrician. It lasts longer than the swine valve (pig) and requires less medication than the mechanical valve. So now we wait. He will go into the hospital Friday June 25th for pre-op testing and we will spend next week getting him ready. We will update all of you as things progress.
Thanks again for all of your thoughts, prayers, words of support, funny greeting cards - cause we love to laugh.
He has about an 80% chance of being able to fix the valve tissue, there is a 20% chance the valve tissue will be deterriorated enough to where once reconnected it still would not have a tight closure. In which case they would need to replace the valve. We have opted for a bovine valve (cow) if this should be the case. This will be less maintanance after surgery and safer for Kenny in his profession as a Electrician. It lasts longer than the swine valve (pig) and requires less medication than the mechanical valve. So now we wait. He will go into the hospital Friday June 25th for pre-op testing and we will spend next week getting him ready. We will update all of you as things progress.
Thanks again for all of your thoughts, prayers, words of support, funny greeting cards - cause we love to laugh.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Friday May 21st - Went to see Dr. Linda Lau to fill Flonase subscription for allergies. She discovered a heart murmur. Sent for EKG - abnormal. Sent for Echocardiogram, discovered MVP - Mitral Valve Prolapse. Sent to Dr. Shukla, Cardiologist. Was told needed heart surgery to repair valve.
Tuesday May 25th - Went for Nulclear Stress Test and 24 hour Holter Monitor.
Friday May 28th - Met with Dr. Shukla to discuss results of tests. Indicated severity of MVP and refered Kenny to Dr. Victor Driecer, Cardivascular Surgeon. Ordered TEE (Trans-esophogeal Echocardiogram) and Angeogram.
Monday June 7th - Admitted to Mountain Vista Hospital for TEE and Angeogram. Results showed severe backflow into Left Atrium from Left Ventrical through the Mitral Valve with significant enlargement of the Left Ventrical. Thought surgery may be acheduled for Thursday June 10th.
Tuesday June 8th - Met with Dr. Driecer to discuss surgery, after review of blood work and test results. Determined that diagnosis was MVD (Mitral Valve Degenoration) rather than MVP. The valve flap is not attached to the muscle that causes it to open and close. The connective tissue likely deteriorated due to bacteria (strep) . They need to repair the valve flap and reattach it to the muscle. Dr. Driecer made the decision to postpone surgery due to reduced Kidney fuction as a result of the radioactive dye and contrast dye putting additional stress on the kidneys. Released.
Wednesday June 9th - Dr. Driecer and Dr. Shukla ordered Carotid Artery Doplar/Ultrasound and CTA (CAT Scan) to determine entry for surgery (Left side with bypass through the groin or through the Sternum).
Monday June 14th - Admitted to Mountain Vista for Carotid Doplar and CTA - Released.
Tuesday May 25th - Went for Nulclear Stress Test and 24 hour Holter Monitor.
Friday May 28th - Met with Dr. Shukla to discuss results of tests. Indicated severity of MVP and refered Kenny to Dr. Victor Driecer, Cardivascular Surgeon. Ordered TEE (Trans-esophogeal Echocardiogram) and Angeogram.
Monday June 7th - Admitted to Mountain Vista Hospital for TEE and Angeogram. Results showed severe backflow into Left Atrium from Left Ventrical through the Mitral Valve with significant enlargement of the Left Ventrical. Thought surgery may be acheduled for Thursday June 10th.
Tuesday June 8th - Met with Dr. Driecer to discuss surgery, after review of blood work and test results. Determined that diagnosis was MVD (Mitral Valve Degenoration) rather than MVP. The valve flap is not attached to the muscle that causes it to open and close. The connective tissue likely deteriorated due to bacteria (strep) . They need to repair the valve flap and reattach it to the muscle. Dr. Driecer made the decision to postpone surgery due to reduced Kidney fuction as a result of the radioactive dye and contrast dye putting additional stress on the kidneys. Released.
Wednesday June 9th - Dr. Driecer and Dr. Shukla ordered Carotid Artery Doplar/Ultrasound and CTA (CAT Scan) to determine entry for surgery (Left side with bypass through the groin or through the Sternum).
Monday June 14th - Admitted to Mountain Vista for Carotid Doplar and CTA - Released.
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