Dad in Hospital

Hi:

 

Just to let you know some news, Dad was taken to Bankstown Hospital yesterday suffering a major heart attack. The doctors at Bankstown initially stabilised his condition, but he then deteriorated further and it was decided to move him to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney as Bankstown did not have the facilities required. The doctor was not confident that he would survive the transport.

 

He was flown by helicopter to RPA where the cardio surgeons managed to open one of the blocked arteries. The remaining arteries they were unable to do anything with. As at 11pm last night Dad was on life support in the intensive care unit at RPA. The doctors at that time were not sure whether the procedures had been successful or whether the heart muscle had been too badly damaged.

 

Today they will see whether the heart is able to perform without life support assistance. In the worst case we will know today, however even in the best case it may be some weeks before it is clear what the result may be.

 

I will let you know more as events unfold. Please keep us in your prayers.

 

Sean