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How Can Brain Damage Be Treated?
my aunt had cardiac arrest last wednesday and based on an mri it shows she has some brain damage. doctors have told the family there is nothing else they can do..there is some leg, arm and mouth movement. are there any procedures that i can suggest to doctors. my aunt is breathing on her own w/47% oxygen.
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Majority of cardiac arrest survivors have some degree of brain injury with impaired consciousness, some may present with persistent vegetative state, but there is no much studies. Only 3-5%of people may regain previous physical activity among 18%of survivors of cardiac arrest patients. Remaining may present life long support with increased morbidity and mortality. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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Majority of cardiac arrest survivors have some degree of brain injury with impaired consciousness, some may present with persistent vegetative state, but there is no much studies. Only 3-5%of people may regain previous physical activity among 18%of survivors of cardiac arrest patients. Remaining may present life long support with increased morbidity and mortality. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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