Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Good News

We finally had a good echo! Clare had her afternoon of tests yesterday with her pediatric cardiologist here at home. Her heart looks great! Her aorta is the size a normal aorta should be, and her pulmonary side even looks good. There is almost no pressure change across her aorta and a very mild one across the pulmonary branches where her stents are. Her cardiologist said that if Clare continues along this path of progression, she will not need another cath for 5-6 months. We were elated at this news! Now Clare does have a history of progressing faster than expected, but I will be happy to even get 4 months down the road! It would be wonderful to make it past Clare's first birthday at the end of March before she has to go back to the hospital.

3 comments:

Auntie Becky said...

YEAH!!!!

We are so happy with this news. It's great to hear that Clare is doing well. We love you all!
Happy Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for this year. Clare will be right at the top of our list.
Love ya
Becky

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful report! Thank you for sharing this news with us! I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving Day,with lots to be thankful for this year.
Love, Aunt Joan & gang

Anonymous said...

Hey Shawn & Teresa
This is great news We're glad to hear that all is progressing well. We'll keep on praying for you and your family.

Bob & Phyllis