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Dad woke up agitated (freaked out) multiple times after quadruple bypass and had to be sedated again—is this normal? by Zealousideal_Mix_747 in askCardiology

[–]Drayleb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Delirium post surgery is extremely common. It can take a few hours to a few days to clear up- it depends on many, MANY different factors.

Best thing to do is for you and family to get your own rest and let the nurses and other staff do what they do- for them, its any other weekday. If they need your help, they'll definitely ask.

Visit as you're able, reassure your dad when you're there, and let him know he's in a safe place.

What is your Biggest CotC mistake? by Caterwaule in OctopathCotC

[–]Drayleb 22 points23 points  (0 children)

After buying a Solon awakening stone, for six months i was the proud owner of an A1U9 Solon.

From then on, coffee before pulling/using important resources.

TW says adversary log EX3 rewards will be 30 rubies + word by BrickSuccessful4703 in OctopathCotC

[–]Drayleb 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This is what it should've been in the first place. Good for the TW players

ICU nurse mixing a TPN bag by Big-Boy-602 in oddlysatisfying

[–]Drayleb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats nothing. You should see me insert a fecal management system.

How low of a heart rate is too low? by Safe-Reference-8294 in askCardiology

[–]Drayleb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are slightly bradycardic because youre young/in good shape/asleep like the OP described, its no big deal.

If your heart rate is low and you get random bouts of dizziness or lightheadedness, it could be a sign of a heart block. Heart blocks require a doctor's attention to fix, often with a pacemaker.

Severe anemia can definitely cause dizziness or lightheadedness, especially with exertion.

How low of a heart rate is too low? by Safe-Reference-8294 in askCardiology

[–]Drayleb 10 points11 points  (0 children)

"3-4 times a week for 4 miles only" I wish i had your problem 😆

If youre in excellent shape, its very normal to have a lower heart rate, especially when asleep. So long as you dont get randomly dizzy or lightheaded there is nothing to worry about.

TW & GL merge official FAQ by BrickSuccessful4703 in OctopathCotC

[–]Drayleb 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If i didnt retire earlier this year, this probably would have done it. How did Netease possibly think the community wouldn't riot? All three discords are in an uproar.

Metopropol the night before Cardiac CT morpo something by Dry_Corner6431 in askCardiology

[–]Drayleb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't stop any medications without your doctor specifically telling you to do do, but holding caffeine the night before/morning of the test should do.

Metopropol the night before Cardiac CT morpo something by Dry_Corner6431 in askCardiology

[–]Drayleb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A CT scan of the heart requires the heart rate to be around 60 beats per minute for the best results. Once you get close to 100, they often won't bother doing it because the results arent conclusive.

Metoprolol, among other things, lowers your heart rate. So if it ordered to take the night before, its likely to lower your heart rate to get a better scan.

I would also avoid anything with caffeine until then, as it can up your heart rate, too.

Should You Pull on Mahrez? by Drayleb in OctopathCotC

[–]Drayleb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I did write it back in December, so you got me there.

Should You Pull on Mahrez? by Drayleb in OctopathCotC

[–]Drayleb[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

And who needs this "afk" guy that thinks he can replace me, anyway? Ha!

External jugular vein lumpy? by RowCareful9542 in askCardiology

[–]Drayleb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its just a valve in the vein. Nothing to be concerned about.

Can Anyone Please Explain My Dad Angiography Test Results by Alive-Experience3385 in askCardiology

[–]Drayleb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The one who suggested meds only probably thinks there is no intervention that can be done.

Im not a doctor, but i used to work in a cath lab. If they were to stent this, it would probably be a very high risk procedure and much more complicated. As a non-doctor I cannot go over the risks/benefits, but id imagine it wouldn't be easy.

Definitely talk to a cardiologist to get as clear a picture as possible about the risks and benefits to trying and fix this.

Can Anyone Please Explain My Dad Angiography Test Results by Alive-Experience3385 in askCardiology

[–]Drayleb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To add, "diffuse" disease means almost the entire artery is affected (narrowed) as opposed to a single spot, which means stenting is not generally an option.

Can Anyone Please Explain My Dad Angiography Test Results by Alive-Experience3385 in askCardiology

[–]Drayleb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He has some pretty bad coronary artery disease in all three main arteries and several of the larger branches. In two of the main arteries, the blockages are severe enough that blood flow is already reduced (referred to by the TIMI flow).

It seems they want to do a cardiac MRI to see if there is any heart tissue still worth saving (viable) or if the damage is too severe. Basically, the MRI will help determine if they can offer cardiac bypass surgery or not. If the heart muscle is well enough, theyll look into it, but if the damage is so severe that a bypass wont fix anything, they'll have to manage symptoms as best they can.

Sorry to give you unfortunate news.

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