He had had surgery about a month ago and had a spell of racing heart on the operating table. The cardiologist put him on amiodorone to level out his irregular heartbeat. He was doing very well from that, but woke me up at 3 a.m. in the throws of a heart attack which he did not survive. He was on Gleevec for leukemia, Norvasc for HBP and the amiodorone. Could any combination of these drugs be responsible for this or could a blood clot have caused this. The ER doctor said it was a heart attack. I need answers and closure..
Q: My husband had a heart attack at 3 a.m. and I am looking for answers.
Answers (1)
10/19/09 4:12pm
Hi Kdengel,
I'm not able to answer your question, but do want to say I am very sorry for your loss.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Remedy Health Media. Remedy Health Media does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.
By kdengel— Last Modified: 12/19/10, First Published: 10/18/09
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
