Decision Made

We had our consultation with Dr. Douglas Wirthlin today.  We also had the opportunity to look at the CT Scan images and he explained what we were seeing.  Dr. Wirthlin also showed us samples of the two materials for each procedures.  He then turned to Kent and said, "If you were my father, I would recommend the stent procedure."  We then talked a little bit more about the two procedures.  He felt that Kent's physiology was perfect for the stent, the aneurism was not too high or not two low.  This pictures shows what the stent looks like.  It is inserted using vessels in both side of the groin area and is put together and then is inflated once it is in place.  Surgery should take about 2 hours with 45 min prep before and after.  If things go all right, Kent will then go to a regular room and should be able to go home in a couple of days.  All the tests Kent had taken showed his heart to be normal without any major blockages.  More later----Dawnine