Echo

Luke was mostly calm for the Echo and removal of the pacing wires (with the help of some meds).  The two areas they repaired look great and they are happy with those.  The mitral valve has also improved on its own to where it is now a very minor issue.  The only thing that kept the Dr from giving it an "A+" was that the heart is still pumping a little weakly after surgery.  This is not uncommon and it will be rechecked in 10 days.  It is very mild.   He will need to remain on blood pressure medication for now.  His heart was used to pumping hard to push blood through the obstructed aorta...now that it's open it is still trying to overcompensate and thus his blood pressure is high.  Again this is very expected for someone with a coarc.  We are so thankful for how well he's doing and how quickly he is recovering!  He's eating reasonably well and having some smiley awake times.  We hope to leave the hospital tomorrow.