Baby Jack has arrived please continue to pray

[Rico]

Originally Posted by DividedThigh

UPDATE, they havent taken the baby yet, his heart rate went up to like 300 then came back down to normal, as of now, the cardiologists wants to wait, the obgyn wants to take it now, and the other dr is helping consult at this point to help decide to go ahead and take the baby now or not, ferd says to keep praying, he will let us know if something new, bless you guys, dt

'Preciate the update, DT.

[LaGirl]

thanks for the update. we are praying for baby jack!!!

[AmazingGrace]

I just got off the phone with Ferd. They are doing well for now and are just waiting... I will talk with him again at 9 tonight and will update further if there is any change. for now here is what is going on... The baby has been diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia... I will give discription after I say this... The difference in what Baby Jack has and what Levi had As Ferd said is with Levi it would start and stop and pretty much as if he faded out of it... but Baby Jack stayed in the rythm for a long time which is not good. There is actually a different name for the one Levi had but I forgot it as my brain and long words arent mixing well today.

I asked if there was a chance this was just a one time thing and he did say that it was the heart specialist doing the sonogram at the time it happened and he saw it and said yes that was the chance but Ferd knows for fact it was the prayers that turned this because Baby Jack was not fading out of the episode like Levi did... So please please continue to pray and they know the prayers are going up and are so very very thankful!

Supraventricular Tachycardia Overview

Supraventricular tachycardia is one type of heart rhythm disorder.

* Tachycardias are rhythm disorders in which the heart beats faster than normal.

* Supraventricular means "above the ventricles," in other words, originating from the atria, the upper chambers of the heart.

* Supraventricular tachycardia, then, is a rapid heartbeat originating in the atria.

* These are sometimes referred to as atrial tachycardias. However, the atrioventricular (AV) node may be involved directly or indirectly, so AV nodal tachycardias are also included in this category.

The heart consists of 4 chambers: 2 upper chambers called atria and 2 lower chambers called ventricles.

* The atria receive blood from blood vessels and contract to push blood into the ventricles.

* The ventricles then contract to push the blood out of the heart into the blood vessels of your lungs and the rest of your body.

* The heart usually beats 60-90 times a minute. A heart rate faster than 100 beats per minute is considered tachycardia.

Specialized heart cells coordinate the contractions by means of electrical signals.

* These specialized cells consist of the sinoatrial (SA) or sinus node in the right atrium and the AV node and the bundle of histidine (His) in the wall between the right and left ventricles.

* The SA node, the natural pacemaker of the heart, starts the electrical signals and transmits them to the AV node.

* The AV node then activates the bundle of His and its branches, resulting in contraction of the ventricles.

* The atria and ventricles contract in quick sequence. Each sequence is 1 heartbeat.

Nerve impulses and the level of hormones in your blood influence the rate of heart contraction. A problem in any of these areas can cause abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia or dysrhythmia).

In supraventricular tachycardia, the heart rate is sped up by an abnormal electrical impulse starting in the atria.

* The heart beats so fast that the heart muscle cannot relax between contractions.

* When the chambers don't relax, they cannot contract strongly or fill with enough blood to satisfy the body's needs.

* Because of the ineffective contractions of the heart, the brain does not receive enough blood and oxygen. You can become light-headed, dizzy, or feel like fainting (syncope).

Supraventricular tachycardia can be found in healthy young children, in adolescents, and in people with underlying heart disease. Most people who experience it live a normal life without restrictions.

Supraventricular tachycardia often occurs in episodes with stretches of normal rhythm in between. This is usually referred to as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (often abbreviated PSVT). Supraventricular tachycardia also may be chronic (ongoing, long term).

[Pressing-On]

Thanks for the update. Praying here!!!

[Blubayou]

Thanks for the update. Still talking to God about Baby Jack and mom. He is able and will supply every need.

[CC1]

Originally Posted by AmazingGrace

I just got off the phone with Ferd. They are doing well for now and are just waiting... I will talk with him again at 9 tonight and will update further if there is any change. for now here is what is going on... The baby has been diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia... I will give discription after I say this... The difference in what Baby Jack has and what Levi had As Ferd said is with Levi it would start and stop and pretty much as if he faded out of it... but Baby Jack stayed in the rythm for a long time which is not good. There is actually a different name for the one Levi had but I forgot it as my brain and long words arent mixing well today.

I asked if there was a chance this was just a one time thing and he did say that it was the heart specialist doing the sonogram at the time it happened and he saw it and said yes that was the chance but Ferd knows for fact it was the prayers that turned this because Baby Jack was not fading out of the episode like Levi did... So please please continue to pray and they know the prayers are going up and are so very very thankful!

Supraventricular Tachycardia Overview

Supraventricular tachycardia is one type of heart rhythm disorder.

* Tachycardias are rhythm disorders in which the heart beats faster than normal.

* Supraventricular means "above the ventricles," in other words, originating from the atria, the upper chambers of the heart.

* Supraventricular tachycardia, then, is a rapid heartbeat originating in the atria.

* These are sometimes referred to as atrial tachycardias. However, the atrioventricular (AV) node may be involved directly or indirectly, so AV nodal tachycardias are also included in this category.

The heart consists of 4 chambers: 2 upper chambers called atria and 2 lower chambers called ventricles.

* The atria receive blood from blood vessels and contract to push blood into the ventricles.

* The ventricles then contract to push the blood out of the heart into the blood vessels of your lungs and the rest of your body.

* The heart usually beats 60-90 times a minute. A heart rate faster than 100 beats per minute is considered tachycardia.

Specialized heart cells coordinate the contractions by means of electrical signals.

* These specialized cells consist of the sinoatrial (SA) or sinus node in the right atrium and the AV node and the bundle of histidine (His) in the wall between the right and left ventricles.

* The SA node, the natural pacemaker of the heart, starts the electrical signals and transmits them to the AV node.

* The AV node then activates the bundle of His and its branches, resulting in contraction of the ventricles.

* The atria and ventricles contract in quick sequence. Each sequence is 1 heartbeat.

Nerve impulses and the level of hormones in your blood influence the rate of heart contraction. A problem in any of these areas can cause abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia or dysrhythmia).

In supraventricular tachycardia, the heart rate is sped up by an abnormal electrical impulse starting in the atria.

* The heart beats so fast that the heart muscle cannot relax between contractions.

* When the chambers don't relax, they cannot contract strongly or fill with enough blood to satisfy the body's needs.

* Because of the ineffective contractions of the heart, the brain does not receive enough blood and oxygen. You can become light-headed, dizzy, or feel like fainting (syncope).

Supraventricular tachycardia can be found in healthy young children, in adolescents, and in people with underlying heart disease. Most people who experience it live a normal life without restrictions.

Supraventricular tachycardia often occurs in episodes with stretches of normal rhythm in between. This is usually referred to as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (often abbreviated PSVT). Supraventricular tachycardia also may be chronic (ongoing, long term).

AG,

Thanks for keeping us posted. I will continue to pray.

[Ron]

Thanks for the update!
Let them know they are still in our prayers!

[Kay B]

Continuing to pray for baby Jack and family.

[Margies3]

Thanks for the updates. I'll check back in after 9:00, but will most definately continue to pray in the meantime.

[AmazingGrace]

I talked to Ferd, Mom is sleeping and doing ok for now. Nothing has changed. Please continue to pray and he says a huge thank you for the prayers!