I wonder how God really constructed each of our lives. How he meticulously choose every details that should be part of our lives. Imagine, everyday, we all have our own struggles and victories and we all have our own share of tears and laughter.
I have this so unique name that people mistakenly read as /ef-jords/ or /forj/ or /ef-jordan/ or /fyorjan/ or /fyorj/. Friends even call me on different nicknames just to let go of my name. Calling me George or Billy is easier though.
Perhaps, I have the most complicated life you could ever imagine. Taking the engineering field when in fact, I was dreaming of becoming part of the broadcasting field since high school. Studying at the same time working in one the most stable call center company in the country. I even joined contradicting principle-driven organizations in college - religious and community service versus radical groups.
Just this week, after our company released the Annual Physical Exam results, I was told by our team leader to drop by at the clinic for some discussions regarding the result. I was actually absent the whole week prior to the release of APE due to acute tonsilitis. This time, the doctor told me that I have Dextrocardia.
According to Wikipedia, Dextrocardia refers to the heart being situated on the right side of the body. Our clinic doctor told me that its a rare case. I was too surprise to find out that I have this abnormality since birth. My mom didn't know it either after relaying her the APE result.
I was told to undergo Cardio test for some examinations on Dextrocardia's complications to my body. Thanks to IntelliCare, our healthcard for shouldering all the tests fee.
A while ago, I just went to IntelliCare UN for the Cardio test. The doctor told me that everything's normal and that he can't do anything about me having Dextrocardia. But to make sure that there are no complications, I was referred to Manila Doctors Hospital to undergo 2D ECHO for another examination. This time, they'll be examining other organs connected to my heart for some problems relating to Dextrocardia.
According to Wikipedia, cardiac ECHO uses standard ultrasound techniques to image two-dimensional slices of the heart. It can also produce accurate assessment of the velocity of blood and cardiac tissue at any arbitrary point using pulsed or continuous wave Doppler ultrasound. This allows assessment of cardiac valve areas and function, any abnormal communications between the left and right side of the heart, any leaking of blood through the valves (valvular regurgitation), and calculation of the cardiac output as well as the ejection fraction.
Imagine how God made these things possible. That he had to make another unique characteristic to my body, to my life. I'm not blaming him for this, it's too amazing to think that despite the heartaches I've incurred in past love experiences, I have this literally heart problem.
Hopefully, everything will be fine. I'm scheduled to have the 2D ECHO on Saturday next week at Manila Doctors.
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