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24 bad beats

We got a call from the mission saying Austin almost passed out and had a horrible experience with his heart. He sent a report to Primary Children's and the San Francisco doctor needed a copy of it. I got on the phone to Primary Children's and they quickly read the report and sent in to San Francisco. We then learned that he had a run of 24 Ventricular Tachycardia. At 18 beats, Austin should pass out.....which he was starting to do. At 19 the defibrillator goes off. His didn't go off because at beat 18 the pace maker was able to slow his heart rate down for one beat, keeping off the shock of the defibrillator. The next beat, his heart sped up again until the pacemaker was able to get it back in rhythm at beat 24. The doctors said the defibrillators paddles were warmed and ready and he was very lucky that one beat snuck in. Otherwise it would have gone off, an ambulance would have had to have been called and we would be dealing with lots of issues at this point. We are grateful for that one beat miracle. They have raised his heart medicine from 40 to 60 mg and have increased his water intake. We are so glad he has that defibrillator/pacemaker inside to keep him alive! It was a life saver! I am also grateful for his doctors who were so responsive and had each other on the phone within minutes of our call. These doctors love Austin and have a great respect for him and are so willing to do what it takes to help him. Even the doctor in San Francisco who hasn't known Austin for that long told me on the phone how he is so impressed by Austin and his maturity and his great personality. I love my sweet boy.

This all happened on my birthday. Oh my gosh. It made for a very nerve racking couple of days. We are grateful for prayer. It kept us going.

Comments

Circe said…
Oh wow, tender mercies! I am so impressed by Austin and his willingness to serve. What a fine young man. You done good, Mom! ;)
July 3, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Claudia said…
How scary! We'll be sure to keep him in our prayers. Love you all.
July 3, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Lisa and Tate said…
WOW this is scary stuff! So glad he is ok... he will be in my thoughts and prayers.
July 4, 2013 at 12:10 AM
M3 said…
Oh Laurel, so frightening! Glad everything turned out ok. Hugs.
July 7, 2013 at 2:19 PM
Nate said…
Oh, so glad for that extra heartbeat. Hope he is still doing well with the meds change. So scary for you and for him.
July 7, 2013 at 10:16 PM
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