Sudden bad news

Breezy talk about the Austrian Alps has been obliterated by dire happenings for Carol.  For those who know her bright lively spirit, I need to report that early (5.00 am) on Monday she collapsed dramatically beside the bed.  Unable to move or coherently express herself I assumed some kind of stroke. Whatever it might be, she lay in pain for 2 hours before 2 ambulances appeared in sequence. Manpower was needed from both to carry her downstairs.  Many hours in A and E assessment led to a plethora of tests - CT scan, blood tests galore, ECG etc.  Impressive in a very busy ward.  Moved into a dementia ward Carol continued in pain and uncertainty.

I assumed Urinary Tract Infection would explain much of her distress and pain. What I would never have guessed is that tests seem to reveal she has suffered a silent heart attack.  Without the normal symptoms the heart shows considerable stress of a heart attack. It's a new one to me. The troponin blood test which should show a maximum count of 39, stood at 750!  An echocardiogram today is supposed to reveal more.

We await more information as Carol stays unhappily in hospital.  For those who don't know Carol, then skip over this personal bulletin. But I would so value prayers at this difficult time.