Jet_Engine1 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Last weekend, I was sitting and having a cup of coffee and my 14 year old came out to the living room. I asked him how he slept, and he said, "Well, I guess OK but since my hearts racing so much my chest hurts now"..... Took his pulse and it was bounding, grabbed my stetson and his rate was well over 200 bpm.... Knowing how things work after 2+ decades in the business I told my wife we were going to the ER ASAP and wound up seeing my son get Adenosine administered. Not fun. He took it all in like the Champ he is. So after stabilization and observation, we followed up with the Pediatric Cardiologist.... who is a good friend of my old Med Director. Thankfully, it's not WPW, but he has SVT from an abnormal conduction pathway in his Atria....so now we have to bring him to the Cath Lab for a damn ablation. This is a kid who is in the Spectrum, has Myers-Gunn reflex, and hyper-pronated ankles, and now he gets to deal with this.... Count your blessings and hug your kids and be glad for their health. Meanwhile, I get sideeye and snide looks from people when they ask me what sport my son plays, and I'm like, well, he's not really into sports.... Connor is the toughest guy I know. 2 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post adb280z Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 Well wishes to your son. Good job getting him to the ER fast! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 JetEngine1, you and Connor will beat the crap out of this. One look at Connor and you can see this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 On 3/30/2023 at 11:35 PM, Dcat said: JetEngine1, you and Connor will beat the crap out of this. One look at Connor and you can see this. I'm just the scared Dad, Connor Is the tough guy. Thanks man, all ❤️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 4 hours ago, Jet_Engine1 said: I don't sleep anymore... thank you. I m just the scared Dad, Connor Is the tough guy. Thanks man, all ❤️ Nothing worse watching a child going through something like this, especially unexpectedly like that. Recently went through it with one of my daughters when she got a compression fracture in her a spine and they found it was a tumor that weakened the vertebral body during an MRI. Thank heavens it was benign and a year later she is clear. The bright side here is you knew exactly what to do quickly and the kid has you as an Old man. From you and your Dad Connor comes from good stock and will come through this like a champ. You guys are in my heart and prayers brother. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Best wishes to you and your family 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Will be thinking of you and Connor. Best wishes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUM-KNEE Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Hope all is well JE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Poor kid! Poor anyone that has to deal with this crap. It will all work out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACourseinMiracles Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Best to you and your son 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaconJet Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Best wishes to you and your son. He looks like a tough kid. Heart issues are scary as an adult, let alone as a kid, but it sounds like hes taking it in stride for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 You and your son are in our thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Your son is very lucky to have an advocate like you in his corner. You love and knowledge gives him the best chance for a full rcovery. This brings to mind that If we can be anything be a kind person to other people. You just never know what burden they carry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 On 3/30/2023 at 10:56 PM, Jet_Engine1 said: Last weekend, I was sitting and having a cup of coffee and my 14 year old came out to the living room. I asked him how he slept, and he said, "Well, I guess OK but since my hearts racing so much my chest hurts now"..... Took his pulse and it was bounding, grabbed my stetson and his rate was well over 200 bpm.... Knowing how things work after 2+ decades in the business I told my wife we were going to the ER ASAP and wound up seeing my son get Adenosine administered. Not fun. He took it all in like the Champ he is. So after stabilization and observation, we followed up with the Pediatric Cardiologist.... who is a good friend of my old Med Director. Thankfully, it's not WPW, but he has SVT from an abnormal conduction pathway in his Atria....so now we have to bring him to the Cath Lab for a damn ablation. This is a kid who is in the Spectrum, has Myers-Gunn reflex, and hyper-pronated ankles, and now he gets to deal with this.... Count your blessings and hug your kids and be glad for their health. Meanwhile, I get sideeye and snide looks from people when they ask me what sport my son plays, and I'm like, well, he's not really into sports.... Connor is the toughest guy I know. So sorry he has to go through this. Keep us posted. He's a good looking boy, clearly takes after his Mom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 On 3/31/2023 at 3:45 AM, Jet_Engine1 said: I'm just the scared Dad, Connor Is the tough guy. Thanks man, all ❤️ And he is lucky to have you, your knowledge is amazing. Thank God you took him in so fast. Some symptoms are easy to dismiss, you know better. Connor will be in my prayers! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jet_Engine1 Posted May 15 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 15 So we're ending our 15 hour day here at Nicklaus Children's Hospital here in Miami. Connors ablation went perfectly, he is chilling In his room with me and my wife watching TV, having dinner and waiting to be discharged. Doc said it was a pretty straightforward case of SVT and the ablation should....SHOULD be the only thing he'll need to do for it. Connors bored and ready to go back to the Hotel. What a long but successful day... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brown Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Sending you nothing but LOVE my friend!! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Wonderful to hear, all the best to you and your son - who sounds like he’s a rockstar. Amazing things being done in cardiology now. Friend I grew up with had a serious heart problem and is now on his second transplant, still chugging away. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Great news!!! Glad he is on the mend 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
win4ever Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Sorry to hear about the issues, but glad to hear everything went well. Having something happen to kids is the worst feeling in the world. Hope the recovery goes fine! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilfieldJet Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Your son is a lucky guy JE. You will win this, we are with you 100%. Thank you for posting this, makes us grateful and humble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilfieldJet Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 12 hours ago, Jet_Engine1 said: So we're ending our 15 hour day here at Nicklaus Children's Hospital here in Miami. Connors ablation went perfectly, he is chilling In his room with me and my wife watching TV, having dinner and waiting to be discharged. Doc said it was a pretty straightforward case of SVT and the ablation should....SHOULD be the only thing he'll need to do for it. Connors bored and ready to go back to the Hotel. What a long but successful day... Bored is good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maxman Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Glad it went well. Hope you've been able to exhale. That's a lot to deal with How's he doing now? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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