Heart Surgery And Memory Loss
Health Encyclopedia: Heart Bypass Surgery
Bypass surgery - heart; CABG; Coronary artery bypass graft
Risks
When considering the risks of CABG, it is important to remember that bypass surgery has been performed for more than 30 years. Cardiovascular surgeons have received extensive training in bypass techniques.
It is the most frequently performed major surgery in the United States, with over a half million done each year. As with any surgery, the health of the patient prior to surge...
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Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications
...Effects. Beta-blocker side effects include fatigue, lethargy, vivid dreams and nightmares, depression, memory loss, and dizziness. They can lower HDL (good) cholesterol. Beta blockers are... Read more »Insomnia: Medications
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...lightFeverHeadacheVomitingLethargy and reduced consciousnessSeizures -- uncommon with West Nile virusMemory lossStiff neck and back -- Stiff neck with fever and headache would indicate... Read more »Anemia: Complications
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