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How Long A Stroke Patient With Blood Clots And Gangrene Can Survive?
I have a 91 year old grandmother who has had a major stoke on both sides, she has blood clot in both legs and has developed gangrene in the right foot. She is not a surgerial candidate they stated. The hospital wants to release her back to her nursing home. How long do you think she can survive without treatment?
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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It looks like a serious concern. With proper anti bacterial management, hygiene, proper wound care, protection from environment preferably water bed, customized diet, all these points will aid in preventing further complication when away from hospital. How long survival is a question mark, general counseling and socialization will help her restore the excitement in life.
Hope this gives you positive feedback on your grand mother help. Your support to her is very valuable.
If you need any further information, please revert back to me, will be happy to assist you.
Your thank you note will be very much appreciated!!
With best wishes,
Tehzib Saiyed(PT)
Thank you for posting your query on healthcaremagic.com
It looks like a serious concern. With proper anti bacterial management, hygiene, proper wound care, protection from environment preferably water bed, customized diet, all these points will aid in preventing further complication when away from hospital. How long survival is a question mark, general counseling and socialization will help her restore the excitement in life.
Hope this gives you positive feedback on your grand mother help. Your support to her is very valuable.
If you need any further information, please revert back to me, will be happy to assist you.
Your thank you note will be very much appreciated!!
With best wishes,
Tehzib Saiyed(PT)
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