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Is Profuse Sweating In A Person With A History Of Heart Attack Normal?
Question: Hi, my brother you will be70 this September is staying with me for the week while he works at xxxxxxxxxxx. He is a sports Physcologist. Last year he had a heart attack and had 7 stints in the arteries to his heart. Tonight he came home to my house, but couldn't find it. My Street is cut in halt by a medium strip. He was on one side, but couldn't work out how to get to the other side. I had to get him. Then we went out for tea and he had no idea where he had parked the car. I didn't say anything just led the way, and now he is all sweaty and has had another shower. I know it is warm, but I don't think that warm. Am I worrying unnecessary?
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Brief Answer:
should be seen
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It would be best for him to be seen with a history of previous heart attacks and the need for stents.
That medical history implies that there is reduced blood supply in some of the blood vessels. In a heart attack, it is the blood vessels in the heart but in a stroke, it would be the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain.
Persons with a history of reduced circulation in the heart are also at risk of having reduced circulation in the brain.
This means that he is at risk of a stroke. These can be mild in some cases and only associated with a change in behavior.
It is possible that it is not a mild stroke but it needs to be ruled out by imaging such as CT scan.
Other causes of altered behavior would be : (1) infection- usually would have to be severe
(2)trauma- imaging would still be helpful here
(3)dehydration and electrolyte disorders
(4)low blood sugar
On assessment, his doctor would examine his physically and may also do the imaging mentioned.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
should be seen
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It would be best for him to be seen with a history of previous heart attacks and the need for stents.
That medical history implies that there is reduced blood supply in some of the blood vessels. In a heart attack, it is the blood vessels in the heart but in a stroke, it would be the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain.
Persons with a history of reduced circulation in the heart are also at risk of having reduced circulation in the brain.
This means that he is at risk of a stroke. These can be mild in some cases and only associated with a change in behavior.
It is possible that it is not a mild stroke but it needs to be ruled out by imaging such as CT scan.
Other causes of altered behavior would be : (1) infection- usually would have to be severe
(2)trauma- imaging would still be helpful here
(3)dehydration and electrolyte disorders
(4)low blood sugar
On assessment, his doctor would examine his physically and may also do the imaging mentioned.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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