September 4, 2019

MORE NORMAL


The nice new heart doc posted the results of the Stress test;

PROCEDURE
A Dobutamine stress echo was performed. The study was technically
difficult. Echo contrast injection was performed.  Interpretation Summary
No stress-induced wall motion abnormalities observed. Abnormal dobutamine
study with development of rapid atiral fibrillation. No wall motion
abnormalities were seen. Lopressor was given….(To stop the Afib.)
REASON FOR STOPPING

Arrhythmia.
STRESS ECG
Developed Afib, at times with aberrant conduction during test. There was a
maximum 1mm ST segment depression.
PARAMETERS
Target heart rate achieved. The patient did not exhibit chest pain during
drug infusion. The drug infusion was stopped due to atrial fibrillation.
REST LV WALL MOTION
The left ventricular wall motion is normal. Global systolic function is
normal.
STRESS LV WALL MOTION
The left ventricular wall motion is normal. Global systolic function is
normal.
                                                
I’m just wondering what else they are going to find normal.        
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  • Himself:  Doing his Wednesday queue.
  • Myself:  The worst of this test was that the nurse couldn’t get an IV started.  Yesterday, I failed at all my afternoon chores falling asleep around 2 and waking at 4.  Very embarrassed.
  • Photo:  George:  Took it on the occasion of the Lane Victory’s visit, 1913.
  • Reading:  The new Silva.
  • Gratitude’s:  Endless.  I’m still saying thank you.

8 comments:

  1. Yay. Great photo for those results!

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  2. Well, they certainly haven't consulted with me regarding this "Normal" stuff!

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  3. George is the light, is he not? Love him. Do not beat yourself up about napping. Your body needs it obviously and it will keep up your immune system so you don't get a cold. One grandson was blowing his nose the whole time he was here. I kept applying bacteria lotion as we play card games and it is now a week later and I have no sniffles! I lucked out on that one.

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  4. That all sounded pretty "normal" to me and what a wonderful word that is. That picture says it all.

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  5. We've never met in person, but based on that photo I think you would be a joy to be around!

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  6. It seems that the test results were pretty good.

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  7. I love your smile, Mage! I'm so glad you have a doctor you like and trust.

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