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Clot Development Post Quadruple Arterial Open Heart Bypass Surgery Leading To Coma. Recovery Time?
I had quadruple arterial open heart bypass surgery. 4 days later after improper removal of a temporary pacemaker I was filling with blood and developed a clot. Doctors had to perform emergency open heart to remove the clot. I was in a coma for 17 days following. Everything except my left lung heart and brain shut down. How long until I fully recover?
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
It is difficult to say; it seems that you actually had a temporary arrest and coma; for most patients, and again depending on age and other medical problems it may take several months to recover, including physical strenght; only therapy and time will determine if there will be any residual deficits from the events, particularly from the nervous system.
Hang in there! Keep strong! One day at a time...
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
Hang in there! Keep strong! One day at a time...
Yours truly,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
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