Done with Heart Cath

After about a 2 1/2 delay due to an emergency cath that had to go ahead of Jesse, Jesse is now done and asleep. We are leaving him alone so that we don't wake him, but did get to sneak a peak at him. He looked good.

Everything went well. The tests showed he has borderline/mild pulmonary hypertension when on room air. So the doctors would say he is "controlled" - meaning that the medication has the hypertension under control. He responded well to oxygen and nitric oxide which is good. If they don't respond, that means that medication doesn't work and wouldn't help him. That would mean there was permanent damage to the blood vessels - so it is good that he is so "reactive". They are once again increasing his sildenafil dose and would like him on the oxygen most of the time - ok for short periods off.

The bronchoscopy showed that his lungs and airways look good. They also will run tests on fluid from his lungs to check for bacteria, viruses, and lipids. If there are lipids that would mean he is aspirating formula when drinking.

Thank you for all of your prayers. It was a nervous time for me, and I am glad it is over. I am not sure when we will be getting out of the hospital, but it may be later this afternoon.

Kristan


Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!

Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,

who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,

who redeems your life from the pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,

who satisfies you with good
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Psalm 103:1-5