We got the call today from our cardiologist regarding their plans for Coop. As we thought they will be treating the branch stenosis or more specifically will be placing a stint in the left branch and perform angioplasty on the right. The will close the large VSD, or hole, between the lower two chambers of the heart. The big decision is that they did decide to place a valve in the right ventricle. Right now when Coop's heart pushes blood out of the right ventricle to the lungs there is nothing that keeps the blood from flowing right back into the heart. Therefore, Coop's right ventricle has been working very hard and fast to keep pushing more blood back into the lungs causing the right ventricle to become very enlarged. Due to it's size they will be placing and adult size valve into the ventricle but the life expectancy of the valve is only 5 to 8 years so it will have to be replaced at some point. Dr. Kaine preceded to explain that this surgery will be very complex and there were multiple teams involved. Therefore, scheduling is going to be no small matter. They will call next week to START scheduling but reminded me to be flexible in that there are many things and people that have to fall into place to carry out the multiple corrections they are attempting to make.
Terry was very pleased that they decided to insert the valve and I am too, however, I am terrified. To hear your cardiologist use terms like "complex", "complicated", "multiple risks", "extensive"; I get a litter nervous. I do know that we will approach this open heart surgery just as we have the others with complete faith in the teams brought together to perform and faith that God will watch over our precious little Cooper!
Burden Bearer's
9 years ago
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Keep us posted! I know it isn't easy hearing those words "complicated", "complex" and "multiple risks". I'll be praying that everything falls into place and that Coop sails right through his repairs!
We will say a prayer for you guys!
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