doctors don't have an explanation, except that it could take up to a year for her to walk.
2007-02-15 23:23:52 · 3 answers · asked by hmsk819 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Was she able to walk after the operation at all? If not, it may be spinal cord damage, which can happen during that kind of an operation (the aorta is the source of blood supply to the spinal cord). As the other poster said, another possibility is a stroke, since people with aortic disease tend to be at risk for stroke. There are other possibilities as well, such as reactions to medication or weakness due to being in bed for a long time. A neurologist could help sort it all out. I hope it is something treatable.
2007-02-16 01:10:59 · answer #1 · answered by vegan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wonderful support group.... all volunteers have had heart surgery. They can be reached here... best of luck and GO WITH GOD.
Mended Hearts is a national volunteer support group for heart patients and their loved ones. If you would like to speak to someone who as been through heart surgery, contact Mended Hearts:
Nationally: http://www.mendedhearts.org/* or call the American Heart Association Information Line 1-800-AHAUSA1, and ask for Mended Hearts
Locally: http://www.mendedhearts138.org*, call 216/791-7500 or write Mended Hearts, Inc, Greater Cleveland Chapter 138, PO Box 606133, Cleveland, OH 44106
2007-02-16 07:37:46 · answer #2 · answered by chasin_jasen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surgery is not the answer to lifestyle caused problems! Sorry she had to learn that the hard way. It sounds iatrogenic. Strokes on the operating table are VERY common.
2007-02-16 07:28:13 · answer #3 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋