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07-24-2010, 06:55 AM
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My Dad is still in the hospital. They have him on a heprun(sp?) drip to get rid of fluid. Yesterday medtronics(maker of his defiberlator) came in and set it to pace his heart at 70. He had a few problems with that for several hours but now he says he is feeling some better. He had lost about 3 lbs of fluid as of yesterday. Bless his heart. He has been sick for sooo long. Please continue to keep him in your prayers.
I still don't know anymore about what caused Lucas's problem either. I will let you know as soon as I hear something. He just says he feels better now. |
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07-24-2010, 08:00 AM
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Hmmm... Heparin is a blood thinner - it doesn't get rid of fluid. They use Heparin when someone has a blood clot. I'm wondering if the pacemaker was too slow, which can cause the potential for a clot to form in the heart and then travel to the lungs or brain.
Usually they use Lasix or Demadex to draw off the fluid. Heparin is just a blood thinner. Perhaps though, if the blood is thinner, then it is easier for Lasix or Demadex to work to get the fluid off.
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07-24-2010, 09:25 AM
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You are right Gayle. Mike uses Demadex, and that stuff is strong. The heparin has to be for something heart related.
I'm sorry your family is having such a hard time, Paula. Keep us posted!
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07-24-2010, 11:09 AM
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I know that Glen's Dad used to go back to the doctor at least once a year with his pacemaker and would get a "tune up". He had a hard time getting it regulated at first but they eventually got him up and running.
I hope they have your Dad "all tuned up" and ready to go!!! Bless his heart!!!! Hugs to you and all your family!!!! |
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07-24-2010, 12:11 PM
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I swear you all.......they give him so much stuff. I just can't remember what is given for what lol. He was paced at 63 and they changed it to 70. Maybe that's why they gave him the heparun. They do have him on lasix. He has taken that for years for fluid retention. I'll be calling to check on him in a few minutes. We'll just see if there are any changes.
Thank you all so much for your prayers and words of encouragment. I love you all!!! |
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07-24-2010, 01:56 PM
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I'm sorry to hear abput your dad too. All I can say is never keep your eyes off him. XOXO
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07-24-2010, 03:43 PM
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I hope he stabilizes soon Paula!
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