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Is Recovery From Severe Brain Damage Due To Cardiac Arrest Which Stopped Heart For 20 Minutes Possible?
Will my 40 year old cousin ever recover from severe brain damage due to cardiac arrest which stopped heart for 20mins? Was told by neurologist that there won't be any changes and will be like a vegetable and might be put into nursing home or 50% live. His wife is 7months pregnant and they also have 7 year old daughter.
Mon, 26 Dec 2016
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Welcome on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that this is a serious medical condition.
I agree with his neurologist on the fact that the prognosis is really reserved in this clinical situation.
The chances of recovery are very scarse. But they are not zero. It depends on the degree of brain damage. A functional MRI would help determine the residual function of his brain. The EEG too.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
Welcome on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that this is a serious medical condition.
I agree with his neurologist on the fact that the prognosis is really reserved in this clinical situation.
The chances of recovery are very scarse. But they are not zero. It depends on the degree of brain damage. A functional MRI would help determine the residual function of his brain. The EEG too.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
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