Heritage Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 This morning my stepmother suffered a minor heart attack; thankfully my dad was home at the time, and he was able to call her an ambulance and get her to a nearby hospital very quickly. It turns out one of the skinniest arteries that feeds the heart is blocked, which is too thin to clear with an angioplasty, so they're treating it chemically for now, hoping to break up the blockage. She's in intensive care for now, but will hopefully be moved into a regular room later this weekend. She's awake and alert, but she still has some chest pain and a headache from all the nitro they're giving, but things are as best as can be expected. She's quite young (in her mid-fifties), which is why this has come as such a shock. I would appreciate it if those of you who pray would send her a little bit of healing energy, so we can get her back home to her family as soon as possible :)
cosmicarus Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 I'm sorry to hear that it happened, but glad to hear that things have stabilised. All my hopeful thoughts are with you and yours.
Barnum Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 I am sorry to hear that too. :| If there is anything we can do to help, just let us know.
Veiled Malice Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 Wow, very sorry to hear that, Heritage. All my best goes to you and yours.
Endless Flight Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 My prayers and wishes are with your family, H. Take care.
Thevshi Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 I am sorry to hear that Heritage. My best wishes to you and your family.
Master_Pelle Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 Sorry to hear that. Hope that she will get better now.
Shadowboxer Posted March 30, 2008 Posted March 30, 2008 I'm sorry you and your family are having to endure this difficult time, Heritage. Take care of yourself and those close to you.
Dr Archeville Posted March 30, 2008 Posted March 30, 2008 So sorry to hear this, man. Take care, do what you gotta, we'll keep your seat open.
Heritage Posted March 31, 2008 Author Posted March 31, 2008 Thanks for all the kind thoughts and wishes; the good news is my stepmother was able to come home on Saturday, but the bad news is they weren't able to clear the blockage. I don't know what that means long term, maybe she's going to be on new medication to help it work through more naturally, but I haven't asked too many questions becuae I really wanted to give her time to rest. I'm a bit of a hypochondriac with a few genuine health issues, so I've done serious hospital time over the last fifteen years, and I know how badly one sleeps stuck full of tubes and needles in a hospital bed.
cosmicarus Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 That's great to hear. As you say, recouperation can be a lot easier in a more comfortable setting. I'm sure we'll all keep the good vibes coming.
Barnum Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 I've only been in the hospital over-night once. I don't think I had one wink of natural sleep while I was there. I'm glad she's home.
Shadowboxer Posted April 2, 2008 Posted April 2, 2008 Good to hear your step-mom is home. I'm sending some encouraging thoughts from across the Atlantic Ocean.
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