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What Are The Risk Factors Associated With Seizures Post Heart Valve Surgery?
My 31 year old son had a heart valve replacement surgery 3 years ago. 9 months post surgery, he began having seizures. He had never had o.ne before the surgery. The seizures are now more frequent, every 2 weeks or so, they are grand mal and presently keeping him from working. He s at his wits end. Do you have any suggestions?
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Hi,
Seizures after valve replacement need urgent scans of the brain as they raise the possibility of clots in the brain. He should also do all the necessary work for seizures, and should be started on drugs to control his seizures.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman,
General & Family Physician
Seizures after valve replacement need urgent scans of the brain as they raise the possibility of clots in the brain. He should also do all the necessary work for seizures, and should be started on drugs to control his seizures.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman,
General & Family Physician
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