The end result of yesterday's arteriogram was exactly what we wanted. We have clear arteries with no sign of cardiac disease / blockages as we go into surgery next week. My cardiologist said my heart is strong and my blood vessels are all clear.
However, we did have an incident during the test. It seems there was a place the dye they inject blocked some blood flow to the heart. I have an unusual layout for my arteries. I am not sure I even understand all the "why's" of what happened. But if your blood flow is cut from your heart you move into cardiac arrest. That is exactly what happened yesterday to me. I was in cardiac arrest for something around a minute. The cardiologist and nurses did all they were to do to revive me as soon as possible. So, I am able to sit here today and write this blog :-). I will be releasing my new book "Ninety Seconds in Heaven" soon. LOL
I want to be clear. I could not be more thankful for the doctor and nurses who knew what to do and acted on their training! But we know the One who deserves our highest praise is the Maker of Heaven and Earth ... God Himself!!! Every heartbeat is in His hands. Let's just say we had a praise time at our house last night.
For those of you praying between 7:30 and 8:00 yesterday morning you were spot on with your timing :). I will never forget the feeling coming back to consciousness. Many thoughts run through your mind, but the one I continue to sense above all of them is, "God has something more for me to do". So I will warn you, I will bringing some serious intensity and focus coming back at the end of all this.
John Duval is sharing this news with the church gathered to pray for me tonight as I type this blog. I want all of you to have accurate information.
Thank you for praying and thank you for continuing to pray.
Mark
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Sounds like you were created with collateral circulation before birth to keep the blood flow all around the heart muscle! Praise God for giving you "back roads" in your blueprint since the "interstate" was closed :)
Bring the intensity and focus mate! God sure does have different ways of reigniting our passion for Him. We've got people praying for you over here so we'll update them on the dates. I need my golfing buddy for my trips to Nashville so stay safe :) God be with you, your ladies, your olds, the docs and nurses. We pray God's will be done for His glory, Amen.
Shane
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