Thursday, December 11... I found out that, while the CT brain scan was ok,
neurologists wanted further detailed evaluation of my brain so MRIs were
ordered. I finally spent 45 minutes in an MRI machine in the afternoon
under sedation due to my claustrophobia. No further tests that day so I
was able to have a nice salad for dinner courtesy of Louise and
chocolates that Dan bought for me. In the morning Dan and I were able to
speak with the attending physician's substitute and his team. We asked
various questions about troponin levels, why was Lipitor prescribed (ad a
precaution,) the cath will evaluate the coronary arteries and the
aortic valve. A post release plan will be provided. If the aortic
stenosis is believed to be the cause of my episode, options include
scaled back activity or AVR. Options were not discussed in the event of
coronary artery disease.
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