My husband had a massive heart attack a month ago. the insertion of stint was unsucessful. Today he went to bed saying he is very sleepy and tired. What does this mean?
Q: What is the signifcance of being very tired or sleepy after a recent heart attack --- on month ago?
Answers (2)
5/24/10 11:32pm
Hi Jodie Blonde,
If this is something new that has not happened before, I encourage you to call his physician. It is possible that he is just tired, but if it unusual, it won't hurt to at least put in a call to his doctor.
Best of luck,
Monica M. Skidmore, MS, RD
5/27/10 11:18pm
I'm hoping you have a pulse oximeter at home. If not, he should have his oxygen level checked as soon as possible.
Make sure you insist that they look for low oxygen levels with activity. ANY reading below 92% IS something to be concerned about, though insurance companies usually won't pay for home oxygen until you reach 88%.
Does he wake at night gasping for air? Does he like to sleep propped up?
How about swelling at the ankles?
You definitely should be concerned about heart failure. On my blog, Heart Failure Solutions, I teach about oxygen and water retention.
Following a heart attack oxygen and water retention are BIG issues!
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