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What Causes Dizziness After A Heart Surgery?
Hello, I am writing in regards to my father; He had bypass/valve surgery 5 years ago has had periods of controlled atrial fib currently heart rate regular 48-50 BP 150/80. Treat for blood clot 3 years ago, has neuropathy legs. Since his heart surgery he has episodes of feeling shakey and dizzy eats relates feels better, however I have seen him have these episodes 45 min after eating. When he has this feeling we have checked the blood sugar 90-100. His family md recently did carotid study which was okay. These symptoms have started after his heart surgery (he was on dialysis for one week after his heart surgery) Bun and creatinine slightly elevated
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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May be the blood pressure might have dropped or the dosage of medication which he might be having is high. Try to reduce the doses with consulting your doctor.
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May be the blood pressure might have dropped or the dosage of medication which he might be having is high. Try to reduce the doses with consulting your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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