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Is It Normal To Have Numbness In Chest After Undergoing Bypass Surgery?
Hi, my husband had a 4 way bypass surgery 8 years ago and last march he had a heart attack. he has been feeling numbness on the left side of his chest, and last night he had a sharp pain on his chest which stopped after doing some breathing techniques. Is that numbness related or sign of another heart attack?
Tue, 4 Aug 2015
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Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that it is very important perform as soon as possible a comprehensive evaluation of that chest numbness, as it may be related to a new ischemic heart event.
So, I would recommend to consult immediately the nearest RE service for a physical exam, resting ECG and some blood tests (including cardiac enzymes CK-MB, Troponin).
Remember that after 5 years venous bypass grafts are more susceptible to possible occlusion.
Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! Dr. Iliri
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that it is very important perform as soon as possible a comprehensive evaluation of that chest numbness, as it may be related to a new ischemic heart event.
So, I would recommend to consult immediately the nearest RE service for a physical exam, resting ECG and some blood tests (including cardiac enzymes CK-MB, Troponin).
Remember that after 5 years venous bypass grafts are more susceptible to possible occlusion.
Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! Dr. Iliri
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