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Can Blood Clot Blocking Supply Of Oxygen And Heart Stroke Cause Death?
Hi Doctor My sister dies during the c-section operation on her while she was delivering her first child. Becuase of her back ache issues the doctor gave her general anaesthesea. According to the Gynaecologist when she applied the cut on her abdomen, she could she the colour of the blood had turned black and she immidiately called the anaesthesist into the room, and could she her struggling to breathe. They inserted a pipe by breaking her teeth once they saw her struggling for breath but could not get her to survive that moment. They managed to save her baby but she was no more. They did not even tell the family 1.5 hrs after she died in the OT. And gave a reason later on that a blood clot blocked the supply of oxygen and she had a heart stroke which proved to be fatal. Is this a common thing to happen as we haven t heard of such incidences. Please advise what do you think might have happened.
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.
I have gone through your query.
I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.
It is sad to know about your sister's demise.
It can be due to pulmonary embolism, which leads to sudden and fatal events. It is totally unpredictable and unavoidable.
Other cause is acute coronary artery spasm, leading to sudden cardiac arrest.
Although unfortunate, such incidence should not happen to any body.
Let's pray to GOD , that all should be blessed with long and healthy LIFE.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you good health.
With regards
Dr Purushottam
Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.
I have gone through your query.
I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.
It is sad to know about your sister's demise.
It can be due to pulmonary embolism, which leads to sudden and fatal events. It is totally unpredictable and unavoidable.
Other cause is acute coronary artery spasm, leading to sudden cardiac arrest.
Although unfortunate, such incidence should not happen to any body.
Let's pray to GOD , that all should be blessed with long and healthy LIFE.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you good health.
With regards
Dr Purushottam
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