On Sat. April 9th, Nancy had a hemorrhagic stroke. She was visiting her daughter in Las Vegas, and was taken to Sunrise hospital. She is in critical condition in the Neuro ICU. They have done several tests to try and figure out what exactly caused the stroke, and they are still unsure. She has gone through surgery and the bleeding in her brain has been stopped. The neurologist is currently pleased with the results so far.
Right now the doctors main goals are for her to wake up. She has been intubated and has been accumulating fluid in her lungs, and they are concerned about a secondary infection. Also when they took the xray to make sure they tubes were in the correct spot they noticed her heart was enlarged. They have done a echocardiogram, and the doctors are now saying she has a hole in her heart. The hole in her heart did not come from the stroke, but probably was something she was born with. However, they think the hole might have contributed to the stoke. She went today to have a MRI to try and figure out what problems might be preventing her from waking up.
She has gotten pass days 3-5 which were the critical days for swelling on the brain, and in the beginning she was very responsive to voice commands. She is still fighting to open her eyes, and become more responsive. Her family is here with her and she is making progress little by little. Your thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated, and we will try and keep you all updated because we know you are all concerned.
- Davis Family
Thank You Emily! We appreciate the information. We will be Fasting tomorrow along with you all and praying for Aunt Nancy. We Love You all, take care.
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Thank you Emily for keeping in touch. Our thoughts and prayers are with your mom and your family. We will put her name on the prayer roll this week when we go to the temple.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new baby and your husband's baptism!! That is so exciting and we are happy for your family.
With Love, Debbie and Rick Lee
Thank you so very much, Emily. We have been very concerned but your blog is so very helpful to us. We too send congrats on the new baby and the baptism of your husband. But we are not sure or missed reading somewhere. Has you little one been born or will soon be. Tell all your sister, Peter and your Dad that we are keeping watch and add our prayers to the many concerned friends, neighbors and ward members. Love, Joel and Karyn Madsen and family
ReplyDeleteCreating this blog is wonderful! Your updates are so very appreciated. Whisper in your mom's ear everyday our love for her and that she and your family our in our prayers. Matthew is adorable - congrats! Tell your hubby congrats as well - so exciting!! Love to you and the rest of the fam!!! Hugs, Lori and Andrew Ehat
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