is loss of balance a heart attack
Hi Anna:
Yes, its possible that a heart attack could affect the balance. If the pumping function of the heart is reduced, less blood flows to the brain and this could affect the nervous system.
Sometimes a slow heart beat comes with a heart attack and this could also create a balance problems.
The medications used for heart disease can also influence the balance.
I hope this helps.
Dr. Kirk Laman
www.drlaman.com
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Hi Dr Kirk,
you mention that the medications used for heart disease can also influence the balance.
Are vasodilators included ?
I have a relative who was treated with excessive vasodilators (perfusion) during mroe than 24 hours.
Right after je started noticing loss of balance.
Are there smilar cases of loss of balance as a consequence of an excessive use of vasodialtors ?
Thanks