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Why Is Medically Induced Coma Necessary After A Severe Heart Attack?

Hi. My friend suffered a major heart attack this last Saturday night. Today he was put into a medically induced coma. Could you please tell me why a doctor does this and what are the chances my friend will pull through all that he has been through?
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I understand your concern. Following heart attack, to reduce stress on the heart and to give enough time for heart to recover, the body's metabolism and functions are purposely kept under minimum maintenance by means of administration of sedative medication.

Depending on the response of the body during the recovery process, the sedation will be slowly withdrawn. Various factors would play role in regaining back to normal following heart attack and the clinical picture can only tell that.

Hope the information provided would be helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. All the best.

Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S
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Why Is Medically Induced Coma Necessary After A Severe Heart Attack?

Hi, I understand your concern. Following heart attack, to reduce stress on the heart and to give enough time for heart to recover, the body s metabolism and functions are purposely kept under minimum maintenance by means of administration of sedative medication. Depending on the response of the body during the recovery process, the sedation will be slowly withdrawn. Various factors would play role in regaining back to normal following heart attack and the clinical picture can only tell that. Hope the information provided would be helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. All the best. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S