Wednesday AM Update

The results from the nuclear med scan to dad's kidneys showed good blood flow to his kidneys (no blockage). The nephrologist thinks that the kidneys are struggling because of the decreased blood flow to his kidneys now that his blood pressures have dropped and are not continuously running at 250's/100's or higher.

Dad's creatinine level dropped a little to 3.4. If the kidneys are not able to improve then the nephrologist said they would need to put dad onto a kidney transplant list.

The nephrologist is going to check with the radiologist to see if measures need to be taken to check or correct dad's aortic aneurysm at this time. If further testing is needed then they'll discuss if the CT scan with dye is needed or if there is any other test that can be done instead. The nephrologist repeated this morning that if they use the dye it will further damage dad's already delicate kidneys. If no further testing or follow up is needed at this time then they will look at sending dad home.

Dad was awake and alert speaking with the nephrologist. They have a very caring and very professional group of nephrologists working with them. Thank you for your continued care and concern and especially for your prayers in mom and dad's behalf. They need them.