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What Causes Seizures With Four Open Heart Surgeries?
My husband keeps waking up gasping for air and also can feel it coming on before it happens. he has had 4 open heart surgeries and he has had all the tests such as sleep apnea, tilt table and mri's but nothing. he also wakes me up at night shaking in which i believe are seizures. i have also video recorded them. can you please help us figure out why this keep happening to my husband?
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
hello there
I understand your concern
The phenomenon appears metabolic , caused by electrolyte disturbance or truly neurological . a physical examination will be helpful
There is a possibility that he may be slipping into pulmonary oedema on account of his 4 surgery status.
Please consult his CTVS doc and plan his treatment
Hope that helps
I understand your concern
The phenomenon appears metabolic , caused by electrolyte disturbance or truly neurological . a physical examination will be helpful
There is a possibility that he may be slipping into pulmonary oedema on account of his 4 surgery status.
Please consult his CTVS doc and plan his treatment
Hope that helps
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