Another echo

Yesterday, Buddy and I went to the hospital for another echocardiogram. The cardiologist said the results were positive -- the supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS) looked like it had actually progressed back into the mild range (it was a "30" (the upper end of mild) and this time is was "25"). His blood pressure was in the normal range, and all other factors that they measured looked good.

We'll have another echo in a year (instead of every 6 months as we've been doing). According to the cardiologist, if the SVAS continues to stay in the mild range, he won't need surgery on it, and we won't need to be concerned about it (as far as activity restrictions, etc.). And if, over the next few years, the extent of the SVAS stays in the same range, we can eventually look at going longer between exams.

I'm happy with the results, as was the cardiologist. We're praising the Lord for the grace He has shown Kieran so far. He is good -- all the time.