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What Causes Full Body Stiffness In A Dyslipidemia And Hypertensive Patient?
60years old man k/c/o hypertention,dyslipidemia.sudden onset unresponsiveness athome after dinner. pt was in asystole not breating.continous CPR 40 Min.pt remained comtlos &on ventilator. CT BRAIN ;no acute infract &hemorrage.ECHO; NORMAL LV FUCTION. NOW PT: Full body stiffness, conscious but not oriented& his head turn left side. sir how long need to surive this condition? how can i care this pt?
Wed, 6 Feb 2019
Hello,
I understand your concern and would explain that his symptoms could be related to hypoxic encephalopathy due to prolonged cardiac arrest.
It is necessary a long time of physical rehabilitation. We can not make any predictions on how much he will gain from physiotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I understand your concern and would explain that his symptoms could be related to hypoxic encephalopathy due to prolonged cardiac arrest.
It is necessary a long time of physical rehabilitation. We can not make any predictions on how much he will gain from physiotherapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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