One of the possible problems that concerned Cindy's doctors was that there might be a blood clot in her lungs. She has been taking a blood thinner just in case she had one. Looking for a blood clot meant injecting a contrast (dye) into a vein in her arm. The contrast cannot be used if her kidneys are compromised, so they had to wait until her kidney function improved. Today was that day. An expert from the line team put a new line into Cindy's arm, she was scanned, and no blood Clot was found. YAY!!!
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| http://www.vascularweb.org/vascularhealth/Pages/pulmonary-embolism.aspx |
The good news about not having a blood clot is that the medications that Cindy needs does not work well with blood thinners. Now the doctors can prescribe better medications to treat Cindy's condition.
2 comments:
What a revoltin' development! i've been thinking about you, Cindy, because the last time we talked, you were on the verge of the hernia surgery. I'm so, so sorry to hear about your latest health problems. With your determination, I'm sure you'll beat this latest roadblock! I'm there with you, kiddo, in thought, spirit, hugs and prayers. Keep fighting!!
Great news! Wishing you the best!
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