Another SVT Episode

Simon had his second SVT episode today at around 5:45. They gave him the medicine that will stop the elevated heart rate and that fixed it again. They upgraded him to a Beta blocker medication that does an even better job of keeping these SVT episodes from happening.

I met with the Metabologist today and he is worried that something in the feeding is causing the problems but after further discussion with the Cardiologist it seems as though that is unlikely. SVT is caused by pathways in the heart that short circuit the normal electrical signals that cause the heart to beat. Many times this is just something that developing hearts go through and most cases fix themselves before the age of 5. There is no danger in these episodes unless they continue for close to 24 hours at which point the heart tires out.

After more pushing we were able to convince the doctors to keep Simon in the hospital for a few more days to observe his current situation and to ensure that the proper medications are applied.

Simon is doing great... The nurses love taking him through the hospital when Summer and I have to leave. Everyone loves coming in to see his head of hair.

Thanks again for your prayers,
Dean