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Why The Veins Under My Husband's Tongue Is Dark?

My husband has has just had a heart attack 2 weeks ago and is home now but I have noticed that the veins under his tongue are very dark. Could that be circulation related? Should I take him to the doctor in the morn?
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Miriam
Australia
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
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Here as you describe it, I would like to rule out what we call central cyanosis, which means that circulation is not adequate. You may check his oxygen saturation thorough a non Invasive device called pulse oxymeter (available for 15-20 dollar s) or your doctor s place and do consult your cardiologist if less than 90%.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody, Cardiologist
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Why The Veins Under My Husband's Tongue Is Dark?

Here as you describe it, I would like to rule out what we call central cyanosis, which means that circulation is not adequate. You may check his oxygen saturation thorough a non Invasive device called pulse oxymeter (available for 15-20 dollar s) or your doctor s place and do consult your cardiologist if less than 90%. Regards Dr Priyank Mody, Cardiologist