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Suggest Remedy For High Urea Levels And Blocked Heart Venis
HI.This is Rasheed from Pakistan.My uncle is seriously ill.His age is 68 years.He has 3 heart attacks 5 days ago. he is cardiac patient for last 7 year.moreover he got stroke attack due to which he is not in his conciousnious.He is also a sugar patient as well.
Now the problem is that his urea test comes out 240 which is very high & doctors are saying that may be he will go through dialysis & on the other hand cardiac doctor is proposing to get angiography.The echo results estimating that his heart veins are also blocked.
we are very double minded that what should we do to get him atleast in a running condition.your urgent responce is highly appreciated.
best regards
Rasheed
Now the problem is that his urea test comes out 240 which is very high & doctors are saying that may be he will go through dialysis & on the other hand cardiac doctor is proposing to get angiography.The echo results estimating that his heart veins are also blocked.
we are very double minded that what should we do to get him atleast in a running condition.your urgent responce is highly appreciated.
best regards
Rasheed
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Hello Rasheed,
Welcome to HCM
I appreciate your concern for your uncle.
Your uncle has the complications of diabetes - kidney failure, the cause of high blood urea, heart attack and stroke due to block in the blood vessels.
If his blood pressure and the heart condition is stable, he could have dialysis and this would improve his consciousness. If his heart condition is not stable, then coronary angiogram and corrective procedures like stenting would improve his heart function and may improve the kidney function through better blood flow. But be prepared for the kidney function deteriorating due to the dye used in angiography.
I think the medical team will get together and decide together as to what is best in the interest of your uncle.
I shall be happy to answer if you have further queires.
Hope your uncle will get better soon.
Dr Noble Zachariah
Welcome to HCM
I appreciate your concern for your uncle.
Your uncle has the complications of diabetes - kidney failure, the cause of high blood urea, heart attack and stroke due to block in the blood vessels.
If his blood pressure and the heart condition is stable, he could have dialysis and this would improve his consciousness. If his heart condition is not stable, then coronary angiogram and corrective procedures like stenting would improve his heart function and may improve the kidney function through better blood flow. But be prepared for the kidney function deteriorating due to the dye used in angiography.
I think the medical team will get together and decide together as to what is best in the interest of your uncle.
I shall be happy to answer if you have further queires.
Hope your uncle will get better soon.
Dr Noble Zachariah
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