What Causes Numbness In Hands Post CABG?

Posted on Sat, 18 Jul 2015

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Question : Three months back l was operated CABG one graft with 45 percent pumping capacity
.Now I am getting numbness at both hands only last two fingers.

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You will need investigations

Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic

The symptoms may not have any relation to the heart.
However, it is wiser to go for TMT with thallium isotope. It is the ideal non-invasive way to evaluate ischemia

The numbness is probably from Cervical Spondylosis and consequent nerve irritation….Neurologic consultation will be ideal / an MRI of neck spine is generally necessary

Prognosis is generally excellent in such situations

Good luck
God bless you

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