Sue from the surgical team came in to give us the first update.
We still don't know what will actually need to be done to the aorta in terms of repair, as the surgical team is still working on opening the breastbone.
The really good news is the bleeding disorder (von Willebrand Disease) doesn't seem like it will be a problem. The labs of the von Willebrand factor (the blood protein that helps the clotting process) show that Jason has an elevated level of the protein. This is good, as people with vWD tend to have a lower than normal amount of the protein. Jason received a drug which helps the body release stored amounts of von Willebrand factor and his body responded.
The next update is scheduled for 10am CT. At that time, we will have a better idea of what repair needs to be done.
-posted by brother
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