The nephrologist came in this morning and said that Dad's creatinine levels continue to increase (now at 3.4) but that they are increasing at a slow and steady rate which indicates an acute renal failure situation that could eventually improve. The nephrologist does not recommend doing the CT scan with angiogram on Monday since the dye is harmful to his already injured kidneys. She would prefer an MRI. The neurovascular surgeon will determine if the CT scan is necessary to check the aortic tear and would then be able to determine if surgery is necessary.
His blood pressure highs have been 160's/70's and last night he had a blood pressure of 113/56. He continues to be very tired and more frustrated with his health situation.
Darin flew in last night and walked into Dad's hospital room and surprised both Mom and Dad. Jeremy flew back home to SLC this morning so last night for a few hours we were all together in the room with Dad. Mom and Dad's spirits were really good.
Jeremy gave Dad a blessing a few days ago and his impression was that had a long recovery road ahead of him but that it would be a recovery.
We haven't seen the medical doctor yet this morning.
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