I awoke this morning to a couple of text messages from my mom letting me know that my stepfather, Brian, has been hospitalized. It turns out that his implanted defribilator (a result of heart trouble a few years ago) has a broken lead. Mom and Brian were alerted to trouble last night when Brian was shocked twice at home within about 30 minutes. The ER at North Kansas City Hospital admitted him to ICU where he was shocked consecutively. The shocks had become increasingly painful (causing Brian to scream in pain) and physically lifted his body from the hospital bed. After conferring with his cardiologist, the medical staff disabled the defibby (by placing a magnet on it) and transferred him to Cardiac ICU. His medical is being overseen by trained professionals, so he is in good hands. The lead(s) will have to be replaced in a surgery early next week.
It has been a trying night for Mom and Brian. They are certainly blessed to have gotten him to a hospital right away (he was supposed to be at a track meet in Iowa today -- thank God it didn't happen today). One of Brian's athletes called as soon as she heard -- late late last night -- and offered to go right over to Mom and Brian's to take care of their dogs. She has been running supplies back and forth to Mom and Brian as well.
It is never easy to be far away from family. It is undoubtedly more difficult to be away from family during times of medical or emotional upheaval. I know Brian is being cared for and in the best place possible. In the meantime, I am sending many long distance hugs and kisses and lots of support to my family.
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