Emma
Well-known member
Hi all,
I'm so sorry for not being around much lately and feel a bit guilty for posting when I've not been around to give much support, but I was just so pleased with a letter from Chloe's consultant that we recieved this morning and I wanted to share it with you! I had to ring and ask him for a letter to confirm she was fit to fly for something we may be doing later this year and he got onto it very quickly for us I have to say!
First it lists her surgeries and drugs, then goes on to say...
'Chloe has been making good progress following the above operations for her complete atrioventricular spetal defect. She has good exercise tolerance and does not get breathless.
She was last reviewed in July 2006 when she showed good left ventricular function, an ejection fraction of 78% and fractional shortening 40%. Prosthetic valve function was normal and there was no residual shunting.
She is certainly fit to fly...'
Although I knew what ejection fraction and was VERY excited by that number, I had to remind myself what fractional shortening was by a quick google search and was pleased with that number too! And I know I knew all this already really but seeing how well her heart is doing written down has brought a smile to my face today and just wanted to share!
Lots of love
Emma
xxx
I'm so sorry for not being around much lately and feel a bit guilty for posting when I've not been around to give much support, but I was just so pleased with a letter from Chloe's consultant that we recieved this morning and I wanted to share it with you! I had to ring and ask him for a letter to confirm she was fit to fly for something we may be doing later this year and he got onto it very quickly for us I have to say!
First it lists her surgeries and drugs, then goes on to say...
'Chloe has been making good progress following the above operations for her complete atrioventricular spetal defect. She has good exercise tolerance and does not get breathless.
She was last reviewed in July 2006 when she showed good left ventricular function, an ejection fraction of 78% and fractional shortening 40%. Prosthetic valve function was normal and there was no residual shunting.
She is certainly fit to fly...'
Although I knew what ejection fraction and was VERY excited by that number, I had to remind myself what fractional shortening was by a quick google search and was pleased with that number too! And I know I knew all this already really but seeing how well her heart is doing written down has brought a smile to my face today and just wanted to share!
Lots of love
Emma
xxx
