I just finished meeting with our doctors. In the meeting with the cardiac team this morning, it was acknowledged that with Bridger's pulmonary pressures as high as they are right now, he is not a candidate for a heart transplant. Bridger had another echo this morning and they were fine with how that looked for now. He was given another new medication today in hopes that reducing his blood pressure will make his heart function more easily. The IV medication for his heart was stopped last night, while at the same time his vomiting increased, so they will restart the IV med to see if that stops the vomiting and if it does we will know he needs that medication. On Monday a pulmonary hypertension specialist will meet with us to discuss stronger medications, however these may damage his liver so they are started with caution. If with the new medications, he has a favorable response Bridger will go to cath lab again in 4-8 weeks to see if his pulmonary pressures have decreased. If so, then we will begin his evaluation for a heart transplant, if not then we will continue to cherish every moment that we are blessed to have our son with us.
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Staci and Danny,
The world continues to pray for both of you and Bridger. Enjoy every smile and giggle that he gives you. He's a beautiful boy and so strong.
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