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78 Year Old With Clots In The Legs. Suffered Cardiac Arrest In The Past. Any Treatment Needed?

My dad is. 78years of age. And not in good health he has had 6 bloods clots in leg cause he has a bad leg he can t have that leg operation on cause he could lose his life and lose his leg he has had.a carirad rest and nearly lost his life can u please put my mind at rest and tell me he is going to be OK thank you for listening
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
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Cardiologist 's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Every patient does not need surgery / Every patient is not fit for surgery / many can not afford...
There always are some alternatives -
So is your father's case - may be, he can benefit from blood thinners / Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters and so on.
Discuss with your doctor

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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78 Year Old With Clots In The Legs. Suffered Cardiac Arrest In The Past. Any Treatment Needed?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Every patient does not need surgery / Every patient is not fit for surgery / many can not afford... There always are some alternatives - So is your father s case - may be, he can benefit from blood thinners / Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters and so on. Discuss with your doctor Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck