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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 07:43 PM
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Further update on my dad
They didn't replace his stents or clear the scar tissue. They can't do a bypass either on the fully blocked section because his arteries have deteriorated too much. (There's some backstory there about why he wasn't checked up on sooner, but I can't share that. Suffice to say that things should have and could have been dealt with earlier and maybe he could have had the surgery if they'd followed up in a timely manner.)

So instead of surgery they are going to encourage the growth of a new artery. Cross your finger that this works. :)

Thanks again for the vibes and keep them coming! :loveya:
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Swede Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 07:56 PM
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1. Best wishes for your dad.
And for you,too.
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 10:13 PM
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8. Thank you. :^)
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marzipanni Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 07:59 PM
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2. Getting well thoughts for your dad
As Rosanne Rosannadanna used to say, "if it isn't one thing it's another...", but at least they have another option for treatment.
:hug:
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 10:13 PM
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9. Yep, definitely one thing or another. *hugs*
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 08:00 PM
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3. Best wishes to your dad.
And to you as well. :hug:
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 10:14 PM
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10. Thanks, hon! *hugs*
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DeepBlueC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 08:04 PM
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4. I'm sending prayers...
and healing vibes. :pals:
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 10:14 PM
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11. *hugs*
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DeepBlueC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 10:05 PM
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5. how do they encourage the growth of an artery?
curious
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 10:12 PM
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7. Apparently he's already started growing two, with one being a viable replacement candidate. To keep
it going he's going to keep up with his walking regimen and go to the cardiac lab almost every day for some sort of cuff system (like a blood pressure cuff I think) that he will wear on his limbs and stomach.

Now why that promotes the growth I am not sure. Stressing the cardiovascular system, maybe? *scratching head* I am going to have to research it a bit.

Honestly when he first told me about this I thought they were going to grow in a test-tube or something. LOL
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DeepBlueC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 05:51 PM
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13. I found a couple of references to growing new arteries
http://www.news-medical.net/news/2004/03/26/144.aspx

http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/healthyforlife/2280.shtml

Has your father had these injections? It sure sounds like a promising patient-friendly alternative to surgery.
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 11:04 PM
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15. Thanks! I sent them along to him. I have no idea if injections are standard procedure now or not.
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applegrove Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 10:10 PM
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6. Crossing fingers, hugs, vibes for you dad.
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-15-09 10:14 PM
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12. Thank you. :^)
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latebloomer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 06:39 PM
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14. Strong healing vibes for your dad and for you!
The cardio sounds like a good thing in any case. Go new artery!
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-16-09 11:05 PM
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16. Thanks! :^)
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