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What Could Drowsiness And Disorientation After Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Indicate?

my 71 yr old Uncle underwent a CABG on 28th of June. Post discharge, there was electrolyte imbalance which is now corrected. But he continues to be drowsy,disoriented and confused. He has been prescribed Quitipin and Hosit about a week ago. I have, however, not seen any improvement improvement
Tue, 29 Nov 2016
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Hello , I am Dr. Mody and would be addressing your concern . The initial drowsiness and dis orientation can be explained by the electrolyte imbalance . Particulary sodium being on the lower side . Even with correction because of his age it will take sometime for him to come back to complete normal . Quitipin is a drug which in its side effect can cause some drowsiness , so if persistant you may have a talk with your doctor and maybe stop it for sometime as its not a essential cardiac medicine . Lastly though rare if no recovery an imaging study of brian like MRI can help rule out any minor stroke during the bypass which is common to occur particularly at older age . Regards
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What Could Drowsiness And Disorientation After Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Indicate?

Hello , I am Dr. Mody and would be addressing your concern . The initial drowsiness and dis orientation can be explained by the electrolyte imbalance . Particulary sodium being on the lower side . Even with correction because of his age it will take sometime for him to come back to complete normal . Quitipin is a drug which in its side effect can cause some drowsiness , so if persistant you may have a talk with your doctor and maybe stop it for sometime as its not a essential cardiac medicine . Lastly though rare if no recovery an imaging study of brian like MRI can help rule out any minor stroke during the bypass which is common to occur particularly at older age . Regards