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In response to "Wuzzah! Even if it doesn't completely come back to normal, her blood pressure should improve, yes? -- nm" by mara

One would think. The heart doesn't need to push blood through a 90% clogged hole, so physics seems to imply yes.

Posted by TFox Oct 22 '08, 19:41

We didn't realize how bad her kidney was until they went in today. Doc said if we waited a couple more years, it would be totally shot, and she'd be running on one for the rest of her days. So, for that, unbelievably thankful. :)

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I am curious - how does that even happen? a blockage like that - at 31 -- nm - Epiphany Oct 22, 19:49 1
- It is an acronym I forget at the moment. Basically, it isn't a calcified blockage like in older folks. - TFox Oct 22, 19:55

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One would think. The heart doesn't need to push blood through a 90% clogged hole, so physics seems to imply yes.

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