Safe

[ercutio]

My father went in for diagnostic heart surgery on Thursday, around 0600. At 1100, he was wheeled back out of the operating room, having undergone emergency angioplasty and installation of stents. Given that he's currently already suffering from abnormally high heart rate and high blood pressure, the doctors said that it was a miracle he hadn't

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[dj_rowan]

my dad went through that last summer. it was all around a very strange experience.

do what you can to help him be vigalent about cardiac rehab. it can do amazing things.

[queueball]

Wow. As your subject says, I'm glad he's "safe" and that steps have been taken to get make him healthier.

Life seems so fragile sometimes, doesn't it?

[the_lone_jen]

Dear God, I had no idea. I'll be praying for your dad's recovery. *HUG* for you and your mom.