{"id":89702,"date":"2025-07-08T00:12:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T07:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=89702"},"modified":"2025-07-09T08:03:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T15:03:51","slug":"run-paul-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=89702","title":{"rendered":"Run Paul Run!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nAnother early day.\u00a0 Alexa went off at 6:15 am, giving us slightly over an hour to get ready again!\u00a0 In Mary’s case, it is easy; Paul requires a lot of work to look presentable.\u00a0 We visited Dr. Cobb’s building, located adjacent to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Orange, specifically the Cardiac Center, where we met with Dr. Tyson Cobb, who was present “in case?” It’s only a pharmacological stress test!<\/p>\n

Why did the bucket go to the doctor?\u00a0 He had a pail face.<\/p>\n

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Did You Know?\u00a0 <\/b>A chemically induced heart stress test is also known as a pharmacological stress test or a pharmacologic nuclear stress test.\u00a0 It’s used when a patient cannot exercise on a treadmill, and involves using medications to simulate the effects of exercise on the heart.<\/p>\n

Here’s a more detailed explanation:<\/p>\n

Purpose: This test helps diagnose coronary artery disease, determine the risk of heart attack, and assess heart function under stress.<\/p>\n

How it works: Medications like Lexiscan (regadenoson) or Adenoscan (adenosine) are injected to dilate the coronary arteries, mimicking the effect of exercise on the heart.\u00a0 (I suggested they use Chardonnay, but Dr. Cobb nixed that plan)<\/p>\n

Procedure: A radioactive tracer is injected, and images of the heart are taken at rest and after the medication is administered to visualize blood flow.<\/p>\n

Monitoring: Patients are closely monitored during the test, with vital signs checked and potential symptoms reported to medical staff.<\/p>\n

Medication and Imaging: Depending on the type of test (nuclear or echocardiogram), either a radioactive tracer or a contrast agent is used for imaging<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Thank goodness St. Joseph’s Pavilion is so close.\u00a0 Without traffic, we can get there in a matter of minutes, eleven to be exact.<\/p>\n

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The freeway is the easiest method!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Did You Know?\u00a0 <\/b>Since its founding by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange in 1929, St. Joseph Hospital has welcomed generations of babies, treated serious injuries and illnesses, performed unprecedented procedures, and invested in cutting-edge facilities, technology, research, and clinical trials to ensure our patients receive superior care.<\/p>\n

Their nationally recognized programs in cancer treatment, kidney transplant, heart and vascular care, women’s services, spine and neurology, orthopedics, and more, paired with our four-time Magnet Designation as a Nursing Center of Excellence, make St. Joseph Hospital one of the most-trusted hospitals in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The test went well, and the doctor didn’t seem worried.\u00a0 He did agree that cancelling the trip to the Antarctic was a good idea.\u00a0 They brought my heart rate to 140 for a couple of minutes so they could get some ultrasound views of what is going on.<\/p>\n

Did You Know?\u00a0 <\/b>A heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart.\u00a0 It helps doctors evaluate the heart’s structure and function, including the heart chambers, valves, and blood vessels.\u00a0 Echocardiograms can help diagnose various heart conditions, such as heart failure, valve problems, and congenital heart defects.<\/div>\n

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Mary loves this building because she gets to visit the gift shop!<\/p>\n

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The stockroom boy will bring the eight boxes to the car for her.<\/p><\/div>\n

On the way home, we stopped by the Original Pancake House for an excellent breakfast.\u00a0 Their omelets are out of this world.\u00a0 We shared a veggie complete and still brought a third of it home for tomorrow’s breakfast.<\/p>\n

At 3:00 pm, we again visited St. Joseph’s, this time to see the urologist.\u00a0 \u00a0On the way, we stopped at UPS to send Becky’s birthday package.\u00a0 \u00a0My PSA blood test came back indicating approximately 0.02, which is considered insignificant.\u00a0 I do not have to go back for a year!\u00a0 Good news!<\/p>\n

Me: \u201cAren\u2019t you going to treat me?\u201d
\nDoctor: \u201cI am treating you.\u201d
\nMe: \u201cYou\u2019re just staring at me.\u201d
\nDoc: \u201cIt\u2019s called silent treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n

What do you call a doctor who fixes websites?\u00a0 A URL-ologist.<\/p>\n

We returned home via the Orange Traffic Circle and found the “new” Italian restaurant, which we have been looking to try out.\u00a0 Now we can go there next week without getting lost.\u00a0 The Orange Circle, also known as Plaza Park, is a traffic circle and public park located in the heart of Old Towne Orange, California. It’s a historic area with a well-preserved 1886 layout and a 1937 mosaic tile fountain at its center, according to the Orange County Transportation Authority. The Circle is a popular gathering spot and a key feature of the largest nationally registered historic district in California.<\/p>\n

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I finally got out of the circle after making fourteen circles, a bit dizzy, but we made it!<\/p><\/div>\n

We visited our friend and neighbor, Jeff.\u00a0 We try to see each other every day.\u00a0 We shared stories and made sure he was ready for the evening.\u00a0 We often laugh and giggle.\u00a0 A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though they know that you are slightly cracked.<\/p>\n

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Visiting Jeff and swapping stories is always a fun experience!<\/p><\/div>\n

Today, the high temperature was 91, but we always have a slight breeze coming through the hills on either side of us, so it was pleasant.\u00a0 \u00a0The pool was inviting, as it was 92 degrees, so we could stay in it for a long time without getting cold.<\/p>\n

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The pool kept saying, “Come on in, the water is fine!”<\/p><\/div>\n

We entered the pool with a plastic glass of vino, and Scout, the Wonder Dog, came to check in on us!\u00a0 He heard the splashing and wanted to make sure we were OK!\u00a0 I really believe he was looking for his glass of wine!<\/p>\n

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Scout was eyeballing the pool!<\/p><\/div>\n

Scout is such a happy baby.\u00a0 The poor thing is losing his hearing, and his hind legs are getting weak.\u00a0 He is 105 in dog years, but he never complains and is always smiling.\u00a0 \u00a0I hope I age as gracefully as Scout.<\/p>\n

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He decided it was too wet.<\/p><\/div>\n

We spent almost two hours in the pool, talking to Bob Z, Bill C., Mike A., and Vicky K., and made calls to Becky and Hans (neither was at home).\u00a0 \u00a0We extended an invitation to several to join us tomorrow around 7:00 pm for a dip in the warm waters of Casa Valencia.<\/p>\n

Mary saw she was becoming a prune and decided it was time to get out of the water and sit by the fire and howl at the full Moon!<\/p>\n

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Mary gets out of the pool!\u00a0 I kept asking, “What is behind robe #1?”<\/p><\/div>\n

Once the water settled down, the reflections were great, and the Moon was slowly moving across the nighttime sky!<\/p>\n

I told Mary there’s cheese on the moon, and her response was to bring the crackers outside.<\/p>\n

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We had a full moon!<\/p><\/div>\n

We went inside around 9:00 pm and attempted to watch a movie, but we both fell asleep in the TV room.\u00a0 Finally, at 10:30 pm, we crashed.\u00a0 Tomorrow we’re going to see another doctor, this time the vascular surgeon.\u00a0 We will get her recommendation on whether or not I need a carotid endarterectomy.<\/p>\n

A carotid endarterectomy is the most common surgical procedure to clear a blocked carotid artery, which is often caused by plaque buildup (atherosclerosis).\u00a0 This procedure involves opening the artery and removing the plaque to restore blood flow to the brain, reducing the risk of stroke.<\/p>\n

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