[Jewelry making - Article 00251] - [Orchid] Private and YAK

[songofthephoenix]

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    Note: this is not jewelry-related. 

    Some of you may remember my posts about David in July and August.  

    I'll be leaving for Oregon tomorrow with my husband to be with our
    son as he has his second cardiac catheterization. 

    This is another attempt to correct Wolff Parkinson White syndrome -
    the presence of an extra electrical connection between the upper and
    lower chambers of the heart.  This abnormal pathway intermittently
    generates an electrical circuit which produces a potentially life
    threatening ventricular fibrillation (very rapid heart rate).     

    The procedure (radio frequency ablation) involves locating the
    pathway by electrical stimulation and destroying it by passing a high
    current through it. 

    There is some possibility that the pathway will be inaccessible from
    inside the heart which will require a third procedure later, making
    an incision below the ribs to reach the outside of his heart. 

    Although it won't be the end of his cardiac problems, correcting
    this arrhythmia will give all of us some peace of mind.  David will
    continue to be monitored because in addition to the WPW syndrome he
    also was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome.  His doctor told him that in
    his case, lightening did strike twice as the two are unrelated. 
    Marfan has wide-ranging effects but the most serious concerns
    weakening of the aorta.  Eventually he will require a replacement
    graft. 

    We would appreciate all positive thoughts or prayers for a
    successful outcome.  

    I can't begin to express my appreciation for the warmth and support
    of this community. 

Pam Chott
Song of the Phoenix



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