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Should I Be Worried About The Pass Out Spells Due To Hole In My Heart?

i have been having sizures r what is also called pass out spells that look like seizures for 5 yrs. recently they found a hole in my heart causing blood clots to go to my brain the last pass out spell was a big one i even quit breathing and i still feel so dizzy the spot where i landed on my head is still a big knot ant very very tender this has been 2 months and i can t even look stright up without almost falling over should i worry r will it quit in time
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Welcome.
The condition you are telling is a serious thing. If their are clots inside your heart & they are moving than you should be alarmed. These clots can go to brain (as you said they have already gone), Lung- causing pulmonary embolism which is also a serious condition. They can go to extremities like hands & legs and can cause gangrene.
We generally gives blood thinner to such patients which helps in keeping the blood thin & thus decrease embolism. These blood thinner should continue life long.
You will also need a trans esophageal echo(TEE) to know exactly the size of hole & whether it could be closed.
So please make a appointment with your cardiologist soon for further management.
If you want any further help, I'll be happy to assist you.
Thanks
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Should I Be Worried About The Pass Out Spells Due To Hole In My Heart?

Hi, This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist. Welcome. The condition you are telling is a serious thing. If their are clots inside your heart & they are moving than you should be alarmed. These clots can go to brain (as you said they have already gone), Lung- causing pulmonary embolism which is also a serious condition. They can go to extremities like hands & legs and can cause gangrene. We generally gives blood thinner to such patients which helps in keeping the blood thin & thus decrease embolism. These blood thinner should continue life long. You will also need a trans esophageal echo(TEE) to know exactly the size of hole & whether it could be closed. So please make a appointment with your cardiologist soon for further management. If you want any further help, I ll be happy to assist you. Thanks