We spent yesterday (Friday) up in Lebanon, this time for Jerry's appointments. Even though his Keene cardiologist had said his heart was healthy, he had the appointments at Dartmouth-Hitchcock-Lebanon for a CAT scan and to see the surgeon who had done the valve job four years ago. Especially so soon after the Keene appointment, he didn't see any reason to drive all that distance, but I insisted.
Most of the morning was actually spent waiting around for the results of, first the test to make sure he wasn't allergic to the dye they use in the CAT scan, then, the results of the scan, and finally to get in to see the cardiologist. I knitted and Jerry did crosswords.
After all that, the cardiologist said that while Jerry's aortic root is enlarged, it's no more enlarged than it was last year at this time, which was no more so than the year before. He says that if he were a betting man, he'd put money on Jerry's never having an aortic aneurism, and that probably there won't be any problem until Jerry's in his 80's when the valve may start to fail, and then they'll just replace it, maybe with something new and wonderful.
And in the mean time, there's no reason for the double checkups each year. Jerry can see his usual cardiologist in Keene and the two of them can talk about music every November (the cardiologist plays tuba).
So it's good news all around; definitely one more thing to be thankful for this year.
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3 comments:
I sure loved reading the last blogs. I am so glad that Jerry is in good shape; this way he can continue to be your humble servant!
Way to go Jerry! I'm looking forward to many more games of Chess! Russ
Most excellent news to be sure!
Way to go you two. Fine examples of human beings.
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