Heard from Sheila early this morning, Fred was admitted to Paoli Hospital yesterday. She called this morning and problem is Atrial Fibrillation, AKA "A-Fib". Cardiologist will be in to see him this morning and we should know more. It can be a very dangerous situation with greatly (6x) elevated risk of stroke. He also has confirmed pneumonia.
For more information this is a good site in layman's terms with links for more information http://www.a-fib.com/
I thought I would create this blog to keep everyone in the loop as it is difficult to do this via emails.
Here is her message ...
Hi Gang,This will be very short it's 3:20 am and I have to get up in three hours to get kids ready for school. Fred has been very sick for almost a week. (Think about it Fred sick makes 4th child for me and I'm wiped OUT!!!!) I'm not trying to sound nasty but I haven't had much sleep in 5 day's (under 15 hrs). Fred went to the doctor and after a test in the office a talk with a friend and another talk with the doctor Fred has been admitted to Paoli. LONG STORY!!!!! Bottom line heart problem (As they told us we are very lucky he is alive. They actually were very honest and said we had an angel on our shoulders), in addition he has pneumonia (starts of), elevated liver and a possible bacteria in his blood. When I left the hospital (about 1 hour ago) they had just started to stabilize his heart a his fever has finally broken (103 up and down for days) I felt it was okay to go. He needs to sleep. He's hoping that the Cardiologist will let him go home tomorr ow. HAHA!!! I will try to update you. I have a busy day with him in the hospital, the kids have a half day, Amanda has a Birthday party at 6 to go to and we still have to get gift.Chris, I tried to call mom no answer and I don't know Tim's email.Take Care,Sheila
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I'm keeping you close in my thoughts buddy. I love you.
Uncle Tim
ps not putting practice in the hospital room.
LOL NO PUTTING!
Fred, scope out that hospital and see if they have a decent pool table hidden somewhere for the interns use!
St. Francis had a KILLER table replete with leather pockets. I had someone (you, or Grandpa?) sneak in my pool cue. I'd put it down my PJ leg, and wave to the nurses as I limped by their station "I'm going for a little walk" and down around the corner to the Billiard Parlor!
We are praying for a quick recovery. Since I have "a fib" I know it is not debilitating. Get well fast. Love, Dad and Barb
I was hoping you Freddie would be in Bryn Mawr so we can go to Samari for sushi. Oh well I guess we'll have to find a sushi bar near Paoli.
Get weel soon FREDDIEEEEEE.
JIM
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