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What Causes Fatigue While On A Pacemaker?
My dad is 92 and he has a pacemaker which they say is not working. Currently his heart is working at 45% he is larthigic and weak . He had a build up of fluids took him to hospital. No he has a fever they want to send him to a nursing home to build his strength once the fever is gone to get him to use his walker. Before going to hospital he always sleeps a lot but walk to his bedroom and the bathroom. So my question is should they not treat the symptoms so he can ask for what he wants before nursing home. How do I know of he is dying or just needs a particular treatment
Tue, 28 Aug 2018
Hi,
I passed carefully through your question and agree with you on the fact that it is necessary for treating the infection and optimizing his heart failure therapy before bringing him to the nursing home.
In this regard, diuretics would help reduce the fluid retention, coupled with antibiotics. You should discuss with his doctor on the above issues.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I passed carefully through your question and agree with you on the fact that it is necessary for treating the infection and optimizing his heart failure therapy before bringing him to the nursing home.
In this regard, diuretics would help reduce the fluid retention, coupled with antibiotics. You should discuss with his doctor on the above issues.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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