Prayers for a Diplomat

[Superbob]

Sounds like our envoy to Afghanistan needs our prayers. Tear in aortic wall and a 20-hour surgery, yikes!

http://dailyherald.com/article/20101212/news/101219907/?flv=1

 

[nngbwh]

Wow !! Hope he makes it.

 

[BDMc]

Prayers on the way.

 

[Superbob]

Is a "tear in the aortic wall" the same thing as a rupture of an aortic aneurysm, or something different -- anyone know?

 

[Superbob]

Here is a follow-up from Bloomberg with more detailed medical information:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-...ear-life-threatening-painful-doctors-say.html

I guess one lesson from this is the importance of keeping our blood pressure under control.

 

[ALCapshaw2]

Is a "tear in the aortic wall" the same thing as a rupture of an aortic aneurysm, or something different -- anyone know?

Sounds more like an Aortic Disection than a rupture.
Very few (<10%) survive an aortic rupture.

He was Very Fortunate to have suffered this 'tear' where there knowledgable Doctors were able to properly assess his condition and get him to a knowledgable and skilled surgeon (i.e. it's good that this didn't happen in a remote area or somewhere over the ocean).

 

[Superbob]

Sounds more like an Aortic Disection than a rupture.
Very few (<10%) survive an aortic rupture.

He was Very Fortunate to have suffered this 'tear' where there knowledgable Doctors were able to properly assess his condition and get him to a knowledgable and skilled surgeon (i.e. it's good that this didn't happen in a remote area or somewhere over the ocean).

Agreed, Al. As terrible as this is, I was thinking how fortunate he was to be just minutes from a major medical center. Suppose he had been on duty in some remote place.

 

[Kathy McCain]

He must be a tough man! I certainly hope he makes it. I can't even imagine a 20 hr surgery!

 

[Lily]

I just saw in the news that he died.

 

[Greg a]

sadly Lily is right http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/south/US-Envoy-to-Afghanistan-Pakistan-in-Critical-Condition-111720044.html

 

[Superbob]

It's very sad. He was fighting very long odds. My prayers go to his family.

 

[guyinva]

So sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers are with his family.

 

[Read]

The evening news said they used over forty units of blood during his 21 hours of surgery....

 

[ShezaGirlie]

Such a tragedy for a very active man with such wisdom. Very long odds indeed..

 

[Duff Man]

This hurts.

 

[hensylee]

He was so important to the world and particularly, us. He will be so missed. Not many like him around.

 

[Duffey]

This hurts.

It serves as a reminder that we are all vulnerable, and no day should be taken for granted.

 

[Kathy McCain]

It serves as a reminder that we are all vulnerable, and no day should be taken for granted.

Amen to that Mary. I am sorry for his family.