So it's been a good day

The results of the Echocardiogram confirm the findings of the cardiologist in Kalamazoo, but they are very 'happy' with the results. Olivia has excellent heart function/contractility. She has good blood supply going to her lungs -- though from the wrong blood vessels. Although her pumonary arteries are small, they are continuous -- meaning she doesn't have any missing segements which would mean more difficult future surgeries. 

The good blood supply to her lung come from what are called collaterals -- branches coming off her Aorta that have developed in response to her body's need for lung blood supply. The benefit of these collaterals is that it very possibly eliminates the need for an early surgery. They will confirm the extent and location of the collaterals, as long as blood is distributed evenly to the lungs she will not need a B-T Shunt.   YEAH!!!  

The MRI will give the Surgeons a good road map for any possible surgical intervention. *Fingers Crossed* for  another good result tomorrow.