Can Someone In A Medically Induced Coma Have A Heart While Still In The Medically Induced Coma?

Posted on Thu, 2 Aug 2012

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Question : Can someone in a medically induced coma have a heart attack while still in the medically induced coma?

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (3 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query.

Yes, it is definitely possible for someone on medically induced coma to have a Heart attack.

It happens frequently in the ICU settings. I am sorry that someone is suffering this.

Please do write back for further clarifications, if required.

I wish him speedy recovery.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar