thank you eagle. mom was finally able to speak w/ him, yet no other phone calls allowed. he's in icu and given something to help him rest tonight. 2 additional test were requested, 2 test that had not been performed locally. hoping this 2nd opinion will be conclusive. on call doc has not yet arrived. his friend/partner stayed w/ him until about 8:30ish. i'll take mom to rental car agency tomorrow am and she should arrive early afternoon. i just feel awful b/c i can't do anything, and should i help, it will be the wrong thing.

if anyone has any experience(s) with congested heart failure and pneunomia -- regardless of the outcome. I understand the condition, yet worry about the outcome.