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Question

My mom was having surgery on her leg and something went wrong with her heart ... how worried should I be?

SOMETHING ABOUT NEEDING A HEART CATHERIZATION DONE?

i don't have any other info .. a family friend just called me and I'm out of the country so I can't seem to get threw to the ICU department or any for that matter ...

Answer 1

I assume that since they are talking about a catheterization, that they believe some of the blood vessels are blocked, instead of the problem being a leaking heart valve or something else.

A catheterization is how they determine how much blockage there is in the arteries around the heart. From what I understand, the catheter is run through the blood vessels to the heart to insert dye to make images of the blood vessels easier to see.

If there is severe blockage, there will not be enough blood flowing (oxygen) to the heart muscle. This could lead to a heart attack if untreated.

If they find blockage, the treatment depends on how many arteries are blocked and how severely the blood flow through these arteries is restricted.

Less severe cases may be treated with drugs designed to dissolve the blockage. Blood thinning drugs will also help to increase blood flow.

Next in treatments would be a “stint”. This stint is inserted into the blood vessel to hold the restricted area open.

More severe cases would require heart surgery. With this, the doctors would take a section of vein, usually from the leg, and they will use it to by-pass the blockage on the heart.

My dad had by-pass surgery in 1977, and again in the early 1990’s. This procedure has improved much over the years! Many people after heart surgery go on to live many more years.

I hope this helps you understand, and I hope things turn out well for your mother. I will stop and say a prayer for her!

Answer 2

A heart cath isn't that big of a deal. The patient has to sit completely still for the entire procedure. If they do end up moving even the smallest amount, it can cause damage. For lack of better words, they're sticking wires in her body to check for blockages, they try to clean them out and put stints in to help protect. if the patient moves around the wires poke them and can cause more damage than help.

Answer 3

That can be common depending on her age. The dr's are caring for her, they know how to deal with this type of thing. It happens a lot. Just relax and say prayers or think positive thoughts. I'm sure everything will be ok.

Answer 4

Dear, if you think that the level of wariness which you feel will help your mam's heart, You must be very worried. The only point is, only medics can tell you that, if they think they should! So I hope for you it's not serious but who am I? Be strong and be good daughter! I think that, if the situation for your mam is critical, the Dr will tell you that. Otherwise, just be careful for her and don't worry!

Answer 5

not really trying to scare you, but if they are talking heart catherization, then she possibly had a heart attack where a clot has formed or had logged in a corinary artery and the doctors are needing to remove it to recirculate the blood flow to the heart muscle

Answer 6

it's hard to tell based on the information.. at least you could take some comfort knowing she is already at the hospital so if something goes wrong, help is right there.. I'm sorry.. I know how it feels to have a mother in the hospital.. :(

Answer 7

i don't know about the medical aspects but just stay positive and be there for you mom in any way. Even if it's just by the phone. I'm sure she'll be alright. God bless you.

Answer 8

Everything its in Gods hands. I believe in prayer and I want to pray for your mom. Be strong, everything will be just fine.
Have a wonderful day!!!!!!!!!!!