MedicalZebra Update

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Just in case I did this wrong the first time (I'm sure I did).

The poster you know as MedicalZebra passed away Monday January 30 as a result of complications after a seemingly successful Mitral Valve replacement.

The cardiac surgeon was truly perplexed at the degree and speed of the problem which caused low BP that was never able to be raised high enough to correct. She was not getting blood to her extremities which may suggest a clot form somewhere. After Dialysis Satuday it was a battle to keep her pressure up. She was moved back into CICU where her body eventually failed to recover. I don't know if I'll ever find out what truly happened, but, I thought I should let you know. This forum helped to educate and inform MedicalZebra. And I thank you on her behalf for being there. She was my fiance' and I know you help her allot.

Thanks again, RICK

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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will say a special prayer. It was very thoughtful of you to post, you must have been a very special person to her.

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Specializes in Home Care.

Rick,

I'm truly sorry for your loss.

Shelley

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Oh Rick, I'm so very sorry for your loss. With all your grief, you thought enough to let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

I am so sorry to learn about this, Rick. You and ya'lls family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Specializes in med/surg,CHF stepdown, clinical manager.

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Rick - I am so very sorry. Medical Zebra was a warm and honest poster. I learned so much from her. I know in her latest posts, she was sorta apprehensive about the valve replacement. She will be so very missed. Please know that she is in our thoughts and prayers!

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Specializes in cardiac/critical care/ informatics.

I am so sorry about your loss. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

I'm so, so sorry for your loss, dear. Please accept a hug from me, and know that we grieve with you. Please continue to let us know how you're doing. I send condolences to her family as well.

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Thank you all for your well wishes and condolences.

I loved her dearly and know that you helped in ways no one else could when she was here.

Wake is tommorow and Funeral is Friday. Thank you again. I will check back in on her sign in if that's OK - Rick

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I am so sorry. That is an awful loss for you Rick. I will remember you in my prayers.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Geriatrics.

Rick, I am truly sorry to read this, she seemed like a really nice lady. Please accept my condolences.

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