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Title: Mom had seven heart attacks in the last 5 days
Post by: iceman on August 24, 2011, 07:55:13 AM
Well it has been the week from hell, my mom went to the hospital a week ago Saturday for what we thought was an anxiety attack, was readmitted on Monday, had chest pain on Wednesday went down to st mikes on Friday for an Angioplasty, they could not do it because she was caughing to much, While being transported back to Etobicoke General, she had a Massive Heart attack in the ambulance and ended up at Trilliam Health Center.

She had two small Heart attacks Saturday Morning had an emergency angioplasty Saturday at noon where they found two small blockages, one they could repair the other was two small to repair or do a heart bypass so she went back to Etobicoke general Friday Night, Monday night had a heart spasm because of the one still blocked artery and ended up in The critical Care Unit, She was given water pills and nitro to remove water off the longs and open the Arteries.

So far no heart pain since Tuesday morning and she slept all night, I am almost afraid to breath. Meanwhile I am taking care of my wife's mother who is 83 with dementia.

I am just crossing my fingers.
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Post by: billybob476 on August 24, 2011, 07:58:42 AM
Wow, I don't even know what to say. That's awful! Stay strong and you and your family are in my thoughts. I hope things continue to improve.
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Post by: Bryancd on August 24, 2011, 08:38:51 AM
Wow, dude, so sorry, all my best to you and your family.
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Post by: Rico on August 24, 2011, 08:41:20 AM
Sorry to hear about your mom.  Try and stay positive and think good thoughts.  Hope she continues to improve.
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Post by: moyer777 on August 24, 2011, 08:58:07 AM
John, oh my goodness!  Hang in there friend.  I'm praying for your mom and you and your family. 

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Post by: Kevin Bachelder on August 24, 2011, 10:25:56 AM
So sorry to hear about that.  My Dad had lots of heart issues including several attacks.  It's never easy to deal with especially if you're already helping out with another family member.  Try to do your best and realize that unfortunately much of what happens in life is totally out of our control.

Good luck,

Kevin
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Post by: Bromptonboy on August 24, 2011, 11:42:41 AM
Hang in there pal.  Trying times for you and your family.
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Post by: Dangelus on August 24, 2011, 11:49:03 AM
Will be thinking and praying for you and your family. Hang in there.
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Post by: Geekyfanboy on August 24, 2011, 12:16:29 PM
Wow.. our thoughts are with you and your family.
Title: Re: Mom had seven heart attacks in the last 5 days
Post by: iceman on August 24, 2011, 12:16:55 PM
Looks like They are now considering some surgery to help fix this problem with my moms heart, they are doing alot of consultation with other cardiologists to come up with a plan.
Title: Re: Mom had seven heart attacks in the last 5 days
Post by: iceman on August 25, 2011, 03:34:35 AM
Well Yesterday, the surgical option was ruled out as her right common artery is 99% blocked, it is too small to put a stent in and too small to do a bypass..

The only option they have is medication which is not working,, She is now having congestive heart failure and the water pills are removing water off the lungs. she is on a nitro drip, but this is pushing her blood pressure to 88 / 40. If they cant find the right combination of drugs, it is very unlikely that she will live very long.
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Post by: Jobydrone on August 25, 2011, 08:18:58 AM
I'm very sorry for you and your family.  There's nothing I can say that can make this any easier for you so I will just offer you my most fervent hopes that it works out for the best in the end.
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Post by: QuadShot on August 25, 2011, 09:14:10 AM
Iceman...you are in my prayers my friend. Please don't feel you are alone. We are all thinking of you...God bless you and your mother.
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Post by: bevs_plaything on August 25, 2011, 12:18:13 PM
Iceman, my thoughts are with you and your mother at this difficult time...
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Post by: Poodyglitz on August 25, 2011, 01:39:19 PM
Iceman, I'm so sorry about your difficulty. Will keep you, your mother and your family in prayer.
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Post by: Meds on August 25, 2011, 03:33:54 PM
Thoughts are with you and your family.
Title: Re: Mom had seven heart attacks in the last 5 days
Post by: WillEagle on September 02, 2011, 11:09:28 AM
Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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Post by: KingIsaacLinksr on September 02, 2011, 11:35:14 AM
:( hope she gets better. 

King