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What Causes A Cardiac Attack And The Requirement Of A Stent?
Question: My elder brother had cardiac attact before 15 days.he puts on stent.hif ef is35 to 40%.still he seems weak n has a problem of breathing
Brief Answer:
Heart Failure is the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
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Heart failure is the underlying cause in such situations - it is due to loss of heart muscle from the heart attack.
He needs continued follow up – examination / may need to repeat the ECHOcardiogram / drugs and doses will be adjusted according to their findings
The treating doctor alone could conclude better, based on the total clinical picture
Good luck
God bless you
Heart Failure is the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Heart failure is the underlying cause in such situations - it is due to loss of heart muscle from the heart attack.
He needs continued follow up – examination / may need to repeat the ECHOcardiogram / drugs and doses will be adjusted according to their findings
The treating doctor alone could conclude better, based on the total clinical picture
Good luck
God bless you
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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