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Is Memory Loss Post Massive Heart Attack, A Disability?
i had a massive heart attack in 2008 there for i had to have 2 stents placed in my heaart i work in a really high stress job and of late my memory as i was told i lost some short and long term some times i forget what i was doing when doing it anyway i am wandering if i would qulify for the disability
Thu, 2 May 2019
Hello,
I would explain that memory loss is not related to coronary stents.
It could be a sign of dementia.
For this reason, I recommend performing a brain MRI and consulting with a neurologist and performing some cognitive tests in order to investigate this possible issue.
Regarding disability, it is important to evaluate the severity of your memory problems, in order to judge the degree of disability.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain that memory loss is not related to coronary stents.
It could be a sign of dementia.
For this reason, I recommend performing a brain MRI and consulting with a neurologist and performing some cognitive tests in order to investigate this possible issue.
Regarding disability, it is important to evaluate the severity of your memory problems, in order to judge the degree of disability.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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