I just got back from the Mayo Clinic and I got some good/news. The good news is that my brain and neurological functions are all in check. My blood is also normal so there are no problems there. The bad news has to with my heart.
My heart is operating(pumping) at 40% efficiency. The normal range for the human heart is 55% and up. At 40% percent, I am quantified as a having Heart Failure. What that means is that that damage from my heart attack back in 1998 has caused the lower left section of my heart to not pump very well. Since this section is not contracting very well, blood is pooling in that area. When blood pools in the body it forms clots. One these clots broke free and caused my stroke.
So now what? I will going to the UNM Heart Failure Clinic in Albuquerque to get checked out and put on a plan.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
Thanks for posting an update, Daniel - we've all been thinking about you a lot over here.
I'm glad to hear that your blood and brain checked out, but of course I'm sorry to hear about your heart. Good luck up at UNM - I hope they can help your heart return to normal soon.
As usual, please let us know if we can do anything to help you and your family.
Post a Comment