update on dad

Dad is our new Iron Man! He's the new host of a Medtronic ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) that was implanted yesterday.

After reviewing the chain of events which occurred Saturday night, they opted to NOT do the electrical testing yesterday. They felt that the test would have been inconclusive and didn't feel it was right to put him through such a rigorous test feeling it would yield no concrete results. Plus, the symptoms that Dad had didn't align with a true electrical problem.

So today the doctors are now exploring a possible non-electrical cause of his cardiac arrest. They are conducting another angiogram with an intravascular ultrasound to look at a specific spot on his heart where there might have been some blockage. Depending on what they find, they might elect to insert a stint, which would hopefully prevent another blockage from occurring.

He is still at North Memorial Hospital and will most likely be released tomorrow. He has welcomed many visitors over the past few days, including Bergen and Annika this morning.

Dan, and all of us Leafs, are beyond grateful for your love, prayers, and support. Keep on praying!



Video courtesy of Aunt Megan and her Mac today during our visit!

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QUICK UPDATE: They did NOT find any sign of blockage during the angiogram this afternoon. Dad's heart looks very healthy - which is great news. No heart disease, no damage. All signs point to HOME tomorrow.