The doctors looked at FIL’s arteries yesterday, and one was very blocked — but they were able to wiggle a wire in there and insert a stent. And it worked very well. I saw pictures!
So they’re going home today. FIL is better off now than he was before, because oxygen is getting to all of his heart. He had problems breathing before and was using an inhaler, but now they’re thinking maybe that was a symptom of the blockage. Also, the heartburn he’s been prone to having probably was angina all along.
I’m sure they will be so glad to be home again. MIL can come and stay with us anytime. She’s a great guest.
*relief*
Funny thing about heart problems is that all too often, we always think something else is the cause. Heartburn = angina? All too common! It’s quite distressing to think that things are going on inside our bodies and we have no idea most of the time….
I’m glad he’s on the mend! I hear the stent process is no fun at all.