Review of events during first week

Rex was admitted in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, Aug 2nd, with tight chest pains and nausea. After a heart catheterization procedure, no blockage was found and he was kept at the hospital for additional monitoring and testing.  On Thursday, Rex was moved to CCU as his blood pressure dropped and his nausea increased. That day, he started having signs of initial kidney failure and continued low blood pressure. Through Thursday, Friday and Saturday, many tests were run trying to determine potential causes and stabilize Rex's condition. At 12:20am on Sunday, Rex coded and was resuscitated. After resuscitation, he was put on a respirator. He was sedated for comfort through the next 24 hours waking around 1am on Monday morning. Through the next morning, Rex stayed conscious while on the respirator. Rex’s condition fluctuated as the medical team attempted to provide comfort medications without lowering his blood pressure any further.  On the morning of Tuesday, Aug 8^th, the respirator was removed. Throughout the day, Rex has been able to maintain his breathing independently. Through the assistance of medication, he has maintained a healthy blood pressure for the majority of the day.  This evening, a new anti-nausea medication was introduced that appears to be reducing the nausea without jeopardizing his blood pressure. Rex was able to sit up, talk and even sleep today. The sustained healthy blood pressure and functioning of the heart is a critical factor in bringing the kidneys back to a functioning state. The medical team is hoping to sustain Rex’s current stable condition for another day or two giving his kidneys a chance to heal and recover independently. Please keep Rex in your thoughts and prayers.