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Heart Attack, On Medication, Paralysis Of Left Hand And Right Side Of The Mouth. Any Suggestions?
Hi, my papa got heart attack on 5 th june. His age is 63.He & we unable to recognize it because he seems to be alright. In the morning he had coffee after that he had omitting then became week .Immediately went to local doctor.He has given fluids,that time he came to know that slight pain is there near chest .Dr told me to take ECG then doctor found variations in it. Immediately he have taken him to Vizag ,hospital.After 6 days Dr.has done Angeogram & informed Blocks are there & functioning of heart is not good.Better to go for medication instead of going for surgery . Again on 3rd july ,he had paralysis on left hand & right side of his mouth. I am unable to know now that is his condition . Please suggest me that what to do?
Mon, 22 Jul 2013
Hello
As you have said that your dad had heart attack , but you seem to delayed alot for angiography and that has led to heart failure.
Now to check how much is heart function left , go to cardiologist for echo
When heart gets weak after a massive heart attack , Atrial fibrillation is very common , meaning upper part of heart to have tremors , these tremors send blood clot to all of the body including brain , that has led to paralysis in your dad.
To treat A-fib you need to add beta blockers and prevent further paralysis ( CVA)
To improve the functioning of heart discuss with your caardiologist of CRT and stenting of any occluded arteries
The paralysis will improve in next 4-6 weeks , but add a blood thinner and beta blocker
Hope this helps
Take care
As you have said that your dad had heart attack , but you seem to delayed alot for angiography and that has led to heart failure.
Now to check how much is heart function left , go to cardiologist for echo
When heart gets weak after a massive heart attack , Atrial fibrillation is very common , meaning upper part of heart to have tremors , these tremors send blood clot to all of the body including brain , that has led to paralysis in your dad.
To treat A-fib you need to add beta blockers and prevent further paralysis ( CVA)
To improve the functioning of heart discuss with your caardiologist of CRT and stenting of any occluded arteries
The paralysis will improve in next 4-6 weeks , but add a blood thinner and beta blocker
Hope this helps
Take care
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