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Hi kids,
I have some of these bags that we got some curtains in. They are about 7"x10" and have a zipper top as well as a hook. Do any of you want them to put kids puzzles or whatever in?
Also I have neglected to keep you up to date on Grandama. She was very sick before Nanette went and visited her, she was feeling pretty good while Nanette was there. Now she is worse than ever. I asked Uncle Bill if he would go see her and help take care of her, which he did. She has been to the Dr. twice because she thought she might get pneumonia and that would be the end of her. The Dr. has said that her lungs are clear, but she still sounds terrible.
I am sorry that I have not kept you in touch, since she has not heard from anyone, she figured they didn't care. I told her it was my fault because I had not been keep you up to date. Please give her a call in the next few days.
Megan had an appointment with a Pediatric Cardiologist on Thursday. She looked at her results from when she wore a monitor and said they were very unusual and strange. She said she most likely has VST or something like that (an electrical short circuit in your heart). It can be corrected through a proceedure which sends a catheter up your vein and into the heart. They use heat or cold depending on where it is to sever the nerve.
She did an echocardiogram and said her heart (the pump itself) looks healthy. They also gave her another monitor to wear for 24 hours, which she did.
They are about a month out on surgeries, so we would likely go up to Childrens Primary Hospital in SLC to have it done in a month to 6 weeks.
Mom is feeling better, but not 100%. She still is coughing and has problems with her voice. She could use a call once in a while as well.
I am fine.
Love, Dad
Thursday, Feb 24th 2011
So I went in to meet with my Oncologist Dr Turmes on Tuesday. We spent a good amount of time talking about my lymphoma, and how he plans to treat it. For now, it looks to be a stage 1 cancer, which means it was localized, and can probably be treated with a combo of Chemo (R-CHOP) and radiation.
I feel like I'm going to get along with him just fine, which is good because I'll probably be seeing a lot of him over the next few months. He had the time to sit and talk with me and answer whatever questions I could think of, which was pretty cool. I'll have to make a list of questions as I think of them, my next appointment is for March 4th, after all the test results come in.
For now, it sounds like I'm going to start 4 rounds of Chemo in early march, and follow that up with a month of daily radiation therapy.
After meeting with him, I scheduled tests or procedures for every day of the rest of the week:
Wednesday, echocardiogram to ensure heart health before starting chemo
Thursday, bone marrow biopsy to make sure that there are no tumors hiding inside my bones
Friday, Full body PET Scan to look for any tumors that might be hiding out elsewhere.
It was only a matter of hours between life and death for a dog named Rhino, who was slated for euthanasia at a local shelter that afternoon. But luckily for this Neapolitan mastiff/pit bull mix, two League employees were at the shelter that day selecting dogs for transfer to the League. When they saw a glimmer of hope in the dog’s eyes as he looked up at them from behind the bars of his cage, their hearts went out to him, and they couldn’t leave him behind
Rhino was originally impounded because his person was arrested and the police, having either overlooked or forgotten him, left the dog in the backyard of the arrested man’s house. Rhino languished in the yard for two weeks with no food, water, or relief from the heat, until a neighbor finally called the shelter to report a neglected dog
At that point, Rhino’s entire body was covered in mange and a yeast infection; he had no hair, his skin was swollen, and his back was covered with bleeding sores. Having not had a meal in two weeks, Rhino was emaciated. The dog’s agreeable nature was nonetheless immediately apparent in the inviting way he looked at anyone who passed his kennel.
Once he got to the League’s Medical Center, Rhino’s condition began to improve immediately. He got a soothing bath and treatment for his mange and yeast infection. A special high-calorie diet helped him gain his weight back. And when an echocardiogram uncovered a heart murmur—it was likely caused by the strain of emaciation—a veterinary heart specialist was consulted.
To help reduce the stress of pediatric patients in the Heart & Vascular Center at Sherman Health, the center’s pediatric echocardiogram room is currently being transformed into an under-the-sea adventure with Disney character Nemo and friends by local artist, Chris Beaulieu.
It was only a matter of hours between life and death for a dog named Rhino, who was slated for euthanasia at a local shelter that afternoon. But luckily for this Neapolitan mastiff/pit bull mix, two League employees were at the shelter that day selecting dogs for transfer to the League. When they saw a glimmer of hope in the dog’s eyes as he looked up at them from behind the bars of his cage, their hearts went out to him, and they couldn’t leave him behind
Rhino was originally impounded because his person was arrested and the police, having either overlooked or forgotten him, left the dog in the backyard of the arrested man’s house. Rhino languished in the yard for two weeks with no food, water, or relief from the heat, until a neighbor finally called the shelter to report a neglected dog
At that point, Rhino’s entire body was covered in mange and a yeast infection; he had no hair, his skin was swollen, and his back was covered with bleeding sores. Having not had a meal in two weeks, Rhino was emaciated. The dog’s agreeable nature was nonetheless immediately apparent in the inviting way he looked at anyone who passed his kennel.
Once he got to the League’s Medical Center, Rhino’s condition began to improve immediately. He got a soothing bath and treatment for his mange and yeast infection. A special high-calorie diet helped him gain his weight back. And when an echocardiogram uncovered a heart murmur—it was likely caused by the strain of emaciation—a veterinary heart specialist was consulted.
Business end of the machine. They tell you to turn over on your left side, then they lube up this probe thingy. Then they shove it up against your ribs.
It was only a matter of hours between life and death for a dog named Rhino, who was slated for euthanasia at a local shelter that afternoon. But luckily for this Neapolitan mastiff/pit bull mix, two League employees were at the shelter that day selecting dogs for transfer to the League. When they saw a glimmer of hope in the dog’s eyes as he looked up at them from behind the bars of his cage, their hearts went out to him, and they couldn’t leave him behind
Rhino was originally impounded because his person was arrested and the police, having either overlooked or forgotten him, left the dog in the backyard of the arrested man’s house. Rhino languished in the yard for two weeks with no food, water, or relief from the heat, until a neighbor finally called the shelter to report a neglected dog
At that point, Rhino’s entire body was covered in mange and a yeast infection; he had no hair, his skin was swollen, and his back was covered with bleeding sores. Having not had a meal in two weeks, Rhino was emaciated. The dog’s agreeable nature was nonetheless immediately apparent in the inviting way he looked at anyone who passed his kennel.
Once he got to the League’s Medical Center, Rhino’s condition began to improve immediately. He got a soothing bath and treatment for his mange and yeast infection. A special high-calorie diet helped him gain his weight back. And when an echocardiogram uncovered a heart murmur—it was likely caused by the strain of emaciation—a veterinary heart specialist was consulted.
#ventricularinfarction Right Ventricular infarction | Detailed Explanation | Detailed overview of right ventricular infarction Right Ventricular Infarction - Occurs due to Right coronary artery occlusion Right ventricular failure and elevated right ventricular filling pressures despite relatively normal left ventricular filling pressures resulting in decreased cardiac output Less likely to infarct vs left side due to low pressure and oxygen demand Higher mortality rate Signs and symptoms - Hypotension Hypoxia – due to right to left shunting Distended neck veins Bradycardia requiring pacing support May auscultate 3rd and 4th heart sounds Clear lung sounds Diagnosis - Chest x-ray Echocardiogram EKG – serial 12 lead EKG’s may be needed, may be normal or inconclusive during first few hours after an MI. Abnormalities include: Non Q wave MI ST segment elevation Q Waves (represents scarring and necrosis) Coronary angiography Reveals coronary artery stenosis or obstruction Shows the condition of the arteries beyond the narrowing Stress Testing Serial Laboratory studies Troponins Creatine kinase (CK) especially the CK-MB, specific to the cardiac muscle Lipid profile Treatment - Avoid nitroglycerin IV fluid • Avoid dopamine and phyenlephrine • Oxygen • Rest • Thrombolytic therapy • Aspirin If you like our videos please do not forget to like, comment, subscribe to the channel. Also, share with your friends and family. You may Donate to support us at - ift.tt/2Itif07 ************************** Visit our website at ift.tt/2CeHiyS ************************** Our Facebook Page ift.tt/2Fb2CYn ************************** Our Facebook Group ift.tt/2F0p0Ra ************************** Our Youtube channel page www.youtube.com/channel/UClOfk9gsvf5dKLZXuctxTNA ************************** Follow us on twitter twitter.com/navmedvideos ************************** The medical information on this site is provided as an information resource only and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information is intended for medical education, and does not create any doctor-patient relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment.
Max the sea lion from the Oregon Coast Aquarium came to the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University's Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine on Monday, where he received a CT scan and an echocardiogram to diagnose congestive heart failure.
Max the sea lion from the Oregon Coast Aquarium came to the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University's Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine on Monday, where he received a CT scan and an echocardiogram to diagnose congestive heart failure.
To help reduce the stress of pediatric patients in the Heart & Vascular Center at Sherman Health, the center’s pediatric echocardiogram room is currently being transformed into an under-the-sea adventure with Disney character Nemo and friends by local artist, Chris Beaulieu.
Hi kids,
I have some of these bags that we got some curtains in. They are about 7"x10" and have a zipper top as well as a hook. Do any of you want them to put kids puzzles or whatever in?
Also I have neglected to keep you up to date on Grandama. She was very sick before Nanette went and visited her, she was feeling pretty good while Nanette was there. Now she is worse than ever. I asked Uncle Bill if he would go see her and help take care of her, which he did. She has been to the Dr. twice because she thought she might get pneumonia and that would be the end of her. The Dr. has said that her lungs are clear, but she still sounds terrible.
I am sorry that I have not kept you in touch, since she has not heard from anyone, she figured they didn't care. I told her it was my fault because I had not been keep you up to date. Please give her a call in the next few days.
Megan had an appointment with a Pediatric Cardiologist on Thursday. She looked at her results from when she wore a monitor and said they were very unusual and strange. She said she most likely has VST or something like that (an electrical short circuit in your heart). It can be corrected through a proceedure which sends a catheter up your vein and into the heart. They use heat or cold depending on where it is to sever the nerve.
She did an echocardiogram and said her heart (the pump itself) looks healthy. They also gave her another monitor to wear for 24 hours, which she did.
They are about a month out on surgeries, so we would likely go up to Childrens Primary Hospital in SLC to have it done in a month to 6 weeks.
Mom is feeling better, but not 100%. She still is coughing and has problems with her voice. She could use a call once in a while as well.
I am fine.
Love, Dad
Max the sea lion from the Oregon Coast Aquarium came to the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University's Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine on Monday, where he received a CT scan and an echocardiogram to diagnose congestive heart failure.
It was only a matter of hours between life and death for a dog named Rhino, who was slated for euthanasia at a local shelter that afternoon. But luckily for this Neapolitan mastiff/pit bull mix, two League employees were at the shelter that day selecting dogs for transfer to the League. When they saw a glimmer of hope in the dog’s eyes as he looked up at them from behind the bars of his cage, their hearts went out to him, and they couldn’t leave him behind
Rhino was originally impounded because his person was arrested and the police, having either overlooked or forgotten him, left the dog in the backyard of the arrested man’s house. Rhino languished in the yard for two weeks with no food, water, or relief from the heat, until a neighbor finally called the shelter to report a neglected dog
At that point, Rhino’s entire body was covered in mange and a yeast infection; he had no hair, his skin was swollen, and his back was covered with bleeding sores. Having not had a meal in two weeks, Rhino was emaciated. The dog’s agreeable nature was nonetheless immediately apparent in the inviting way he looked at anyone who passed his kennel.
Once he got to the League’s Medical Center, Rhino’s condition began to improve immediately. He got a soothing bath and treatment for his mange and yeast infection. A special high-calorie diet helped him gain his weight back. And when an echocardiogram uncovered a heart murmur—it was likely caused by the strain of emaciation—a veterinary heart specialist was consulted.
Max the sea lion from the Oregon Coast Aquarium came to the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University's Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine on Monday, where he received a CT scan and an echocardiogram to diagnose congestive heart failure.
Max the sea lion from the Oregon Coast Aquarium came to the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University's Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine on Monday, where he received a CT scan and an echocardiogram to diagnose congestive heart failure.
Players who attend Living Heart Foundation screenings go through several tests including echocardiograms, a variety of blood work, and CT scans, as shown here.
Photo: Doug Tribou
Max the sea lion from the Oregon Coast Aquarium came to the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University's Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine on Monday, where he received a CT scan and an echocardiogram to diagnose congestive heart failure.
Dinner with Madison
I had my Cardiologist appointment today. I had over 8,000 PVCs in my 24 hours with the Halter Monitor. He suggested an Echocardiogram and a ECG, Treadmill Stress Test.
Then we met Madison at Pizza House for dinner. On our way out Madison texted me because her car wouldn't start. It turns out she was out of gas. Fortunately she had a 1 gallon gas can in her trunk and we went to the weird station close to Pizza House. After getting her car started I followed her up to the Speedway at the corner of Sinclair and 161 and filled up her car. It was nearly $50 because she has a 20 gallon tank! Ugh
March 20, 2017 weight: 164.1 lbs (Garmin) (163.2 lbs Tanita)
March 20, 2016 weight: 176.1 lbs (Garmin)
It was only a matter of hours between life and death for a dog named Rhino, who was slated for euthanasia at a local shelter that afternoon. But luckily for this Neapolitan mastiff/pit bull mix, two League employees were at the shelter that day selecting dogs for transfer to the League. When they saw a glimmer of hope in the dog’s eyes as he looked up at them from behind the bars of his cage, their hearts went out to him, and they couldn’t leave him behind
Rhino was originally impounded because his person was arrested and the police, having either overlooked or forgotten him, left the dog in the backyard of the arrested man’s house. Rhino languished in the yard for two weeks with no food, water, or relief from the heat, until a neighbor finally called the shelter to report a neglected dog
At that point, Rhino’s entire body was covered in mange and a yeast infection; he had no hair, his skin was swollen, and his back was covered with bleeding sores. Having not had a meal in two weeks, Rhino was emaciated. The dog’s agreeable nature was nonetheless immediately apparent in the inviting way he looked at anyone who passed his kennel.
Once he got to the League’s Medical Center, Rhino’s condition began to improve immediately. He got a soothing bath and treatment for his mange and yeast infection. A special high-calorie diet helped him gain his weight back. And when an echocardiogram uncovered a heart murmur—it was likely caused by the strain of emaciation—a veterinary heart specialist was consulted.
It was only a matter of hours between life and death for a dog named Rhino, who was slated for euthanasia at a local shelter that afternoon. But luckily for this Neapolitan mastiff/pit bull mix, two League employees were at the shelter that day selecting dogs for transfer to the League. When they saw a glimmer of hope in the dog’s eyes as he looked up at them from behind the bars of his cage, their hearts went out to him, and they couldn’t leave him behind
Rhino was originally impounded because his person was arrested and the police, having either overlooked or forgotten him, left the dog in the backyard of the arrested man’s house. Rhino languished in the yard for two weeks with no food, water, or relief from the heat, until a neighbor finally called the shelter to report a neglected dog
At that point, Rhino’s entire body was covered in mange and a yeast infection; he had no hair, his skin was swollen, and his back was covered with bleeding sores. Having not had a meal in two weeks, Rhino was emaciated. The dog’s agreeable nature was nonetheless immediately apparent in the inviting way he looked at anyone who passed his kennel.
Once he got to the League’s Medical Center, Rhino’s condition began to improve immediately. He got a soothing bath and treatment for his mange and yeast infection. A special high-calorie diet helped him gain his weight back. And when an echocardiogram uncovered a heart murmur—it was likely caused by the strain of emaciation—a veterinary heart specialist was consulted.
This is one of the measurements used to obtain the ejection fraction of the heart, using the Simpson's Method...End Systolic Volume (ESV)
It was only a matter of hours between life and death for a dog named Rhino, who was slated for euthanasia at a local shelter that afternoon. But luckily for this Neapolitan mastiff/pit bull mix, two League employees were at the shelter that day selecting dogs for transfer to the League. When they saw a glimmer of hope in the dog’s eyes as he looked up at them from behind the bars of his cage, their hearts went out to him, and they couldn’t leave him behind
Rhino was originally impounded because his person was arrested and the police, having either overlooked or forgotten him, left the dog in the backyard of the arrested man’s house. Rhino languished in the yard for two weeks with no food, water, or relief from the heat, until a neighbor finally called the shelter to report a neglected dog
At that point, Rhino’s entire body was covered in mange and a yeast infection; he had no hair, his skin was swollen, and his back was covered with bleeding sores. Having not had a meal in two weeks, Rhino was emaciated. The dog’s agreeable nature was nonetheless immediately apparent in the inviting way he looked at anyone who passed his kennel.
Once he got to the League’s Medical Center, Rhino’s condition began to improve immediately. He got a soothing bath and treatment for his mange and yeast infection. A special high-calorie diet helped him gain his weight back. And when an echocardiogram uncovered a heart murmur—it was likely caused by the strain of emaciation—a veterinary heart specialist was consulted.
Max the sea lion from the Oregon Coast Aquarium came to the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University's Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine on Monday, where he received a CT scan and an echocardiogram to diagnose congestive heart failure.
To help reduce the stress of pediatric patients in the Heart & Vascular Center at Sherman Health, the center’s pediatric echocardiogram room is currently being transformed into an under-the-sea adventure with Disney character Nemo and friends by local artist, Chris Beaulieu.
Echocardiography also known as a cardiac ultrasound or cardiac echo. This test uses sound waves to create a real-time movie of the heart beating. It’s a painless test that uses an ultrasound probe held against the chest wall to obtain the movies.
To help reduce the stress of pediatric patients in the Heart & Vascular Center at Sherman Health, the center’s pediatric echocardiogram room is currently being transformed into an under-the-sea adventure with Disney character Nemo and friends by local artist, Chris Beaulieu.
It was only a matter of hours between life and death for a dog named Rhino, who was slated for euthanasia at a local shelter that afternoon. But luckily for this Neapolitan mastiff/pit bull mix, two League employees were at the shelter that day selecting dogs for transfer to the League. When they saw a glimmer of hope in the dog’s eyes as he looked up at them from behind the bars of his cage, their hearts went out to him, and they couldn’t leave him behind
Rhino was originally impounded because his person was arrested and the police, having either overlooked or forgotten him, left the dog in the backyard of the arrested man’s house. Rhino languished in the yard for two weeks with no food, water, or relief from the heat, until a neighbor finally called the shelter to report a neglected dog
At that point, Rhino’s entire body was covered in mange and a yeast infection; he had no hair, his skin was swollen, and his back was covered with bleeding sores. Having not had a meal in two weeks, Rhino was emaciated. The dog’s agreeable nature was nonetheless immediately apparent in the inviting way he looked at anyone who passed his kennel.
Once he got to the League’s Medical Center, Rhino’s condition began to improve immediately. He got a soothing bath and treatment for his mange and yeast infection. A special high-calorie diet helped him gain his weight back. And when an echocardiogram uncovered a heart murmur—it was likely caused by the strain of emaciation—a veterinary heart specialist was consulted.
It was only a matter of hours between life and death for a dog named Rhino, who was slated for euthanasia at a local shelter that afternoon. But luckily for this Neapolitan mastiff/pit bull mix, two League employees were at the shelter that day selecting dogs for transfer to the League. When they saw a glimmer of hope in the dog’s eyes as he looked up at them from behind the bars of his cage, their hearts went out to him, and they couldn’t leave him behind
Rhino was originally impounded because his person was arrested and the police, having either overlooked or forgotten him, left the dog in the backyard of the arrested man’s house. Rhino languished in the yard for two weeks with no food, water, or relief from the heat, until a neighbor finally called the shelter to report a neglected dog
At that point, Rhino’s entire body was covered in mange and a yeast infection; he had no hair, his skin was swollen, and his back was covered with bleeding sores. Having not had a meal in two weeks, Rhino was emaciated. The dog’s agreeable nature was nonetheless immediately apparent in the inviting way he looked at anyone who passed his kennel.
Once he got to the League’s Medical Center, Rhino’s condition began to improve immediately. He got a soothing bath and treatment for his mange and yeast infection. A special high-calorie diet helped him gain his weight back. And when an echocardiogram uncovered a heart murmur—it was likely caused by the strain of emaciation—a veterinary heart specialist was consulted.
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Day 300 ~ Time for the Echo
Thursday, October 27th, 2016
I was surprised that the cardiologist wanted to do an echocardiogram during our visit but pleased we wouldn't have to come back another day. Anna was quite nervous but again I said, "Let's see that brave face for Daddy!" and got this image. Thankfully there is no evidence of aortic root dilation so it's unlikely she has the vascular involvement with her EDS. There was no mitral valve prolapse either, which is great. I'm glad she didn't inherit that from me. We should get the results of the 24-hour Holter monitor sometime late next week.
Max the sea lion from the Oregon Coast Aquarium came to the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University's Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine on Monday, where he received a CT scan and an echocardiogram to diagnose congestive heart failure.
It was only a matter of hours between life and death for a dog named Rhino, who was slated for euthanasia at a local shelter that afternoon. But luckily for this Neapolitan mastiff/pit bull mix, two League employees were at the shelter that day selecting dogs for transfer to the League. When they saw a glimmer of hope in the dog’s eyes as he looked up at them from behind the bars of his cage, their hearts went out to him, and they couldn’t leave him behind
Rhino was originally impounded because his person was arrested and the police, having either overlooked or forgotten him, left the dog in the backyard of the arrested man’s house. Rhino languished in the yard for two weeks with no food, water, or relief from the heat, until a neighbor finally called the shelter to report a neglected dog
At that point, Rhino’s entire body was covered in mange and a yeast infection; he had no hair, his skin was swollen, and his back was covered with bleeding sores. Having not had a meal in two weeks, Rhino was emaciated. The dog’s agreeable nature was nonetheless immediately apparent in the inviting way he looked at anyone who passed his kennel.
Once he got to the League’s Medical Center, Rhino’s condition began to improve immediately. He got a soothing bath and treatment for his mange and yeast infection. A special high-calorie diet helped him gain his weight back. And when an echocardiogram uncovered a heart murmur—it was likely caused by the strain of emaciation—a veterinary heart specialist was consulted.
"Orangutans are very smart!! Through operant conditioning (also known as positive reinforcement) the zookeepers train the orangutans [in?] many different behaviors. This way we can monitor their health with their help. We can do this via blood draws, blood pressure & echocardiograms.
Rest in peach little Batari
May 17, 2014 -- Dec. 4, 2014"
(Batari was the orangutan baby who died of a respiratory infection.)
Highs in the low 80s made for a great day to visit the zoo in Waco.
It was only a matter of hours between life and death for a dog named Rhino, who was slated for euthanasia at a local shelter that afternoon. But luckily for this Neapolitan mastiff/pit bull mix, two League employees were at the shelter that day selecting dogs for transfer to the League. When they saw a glimmer of hope in the dog’s eyes as he looked up at them from behind the bars of his cage, their hearts went out to him, and they couldn’t leave him behind
Rhino was originally impounded because his person was arrested and the police, having either overlooked or forgotten him, left the dog in the backyard of the arrested man’s house. Rhino languished in the yard for two weeks with no food, water, or relief from the heat, until a neighbor finally called the shelter to report a neglected dog
At that point, Rhino’s entire body was covered in mange and a yeast infection; he had no hair, his skin was swollen, and his back was covered with bleeding sores. Having not had a meal in two weeks, Rhino was emaciated. The dog’s agreeable nature was nonetheless immediately apparent in the inviting way he looked at anyone who passed his kennel.
Once he got to the League’s Medical Center, Rhino’s condition began to improve immediately. He got a soothing bath and treatment for his mange and yeast infection. A special high-calorie diet helped him gain his weight back. And when an echocardiogram uncovered a heart murmur—it was likely caused by the strain of emaciation—a veterinary heart specialist was consulted.
Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiogram showing pedunculated atrial myxoma prolapsing onto the mitral valve. Left ventricular outflow and aortic valve is middle left to right. Linear white line inferior is PA cath in right ventricle headed to pulmonary artery.
Sound is Pulse Oximetry marking systolic function.
(Myxoma is the large white ball flopping around top that is not supposed to be there.)
Put to sleep, crack chest, open heart, cut ball out, sew/wire back up, wake up later...great case!
(Me sleep part do...but Partner share this with me. Her case.)
Cooper returned to Oregon State Univ yesterday for a follow-up echocardiogram to measure the success of his heart surgery last month. The good news is he passed the test with flying colors. The bad news is they had to sedate him because he was a bit too uncooperative. He spent all evening like this except when he tried to walk, he stumbled and staggered like a drunken sailor!