Cardiologist Report

So, we had our appointment with the cardiologist today and did not receive the news we expected to hear. They did an echocardiogram and diagnosed Kelsey with Atrioventricular Canal Defect. This means that she has two abnormal valves and two large holes in heart. The only fix for this condition is for her to have open heart surgery. The cardiologist expects to do the surgery when Kelsey is between six and twelve months old. They will be keeping a close watch on her until it is time for her surgery, but she will continue to see a cardiologist throughout her life.

While this is not the news we wanted or expected to hear, we know that God is in control and we have faith that He will take care of our sweet little Kelsey. The good news is that this condition was discovered early and there is a fix for it. We are being seen by some the BEST cardiologists in America. They were ranked in the top five in the country.

Here are a few links to some websites if you would like to read up on Kelsey's condition and the treatment for it.

http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site521/mainpageS521P0.html

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=11067