Can pulmonary edema develop and cause death in 15 minutes? My father went in for removal of a pollup on his colon that wasn't cancerous. The surgery was on Wednesday. On sunday, he died from what the hospital is saying was pulmonary edema. This just doesn't make sense. Please help us understand what this is.
For a perspective, pulmonary edema (water in the lungs) and pneumonia are separate issues. Pulmonary edema is usually related to LV dysfunction. It appears the underlying problem is the mitral valve sclerosis (narrowing of opening) and mitral valve regurgitation. The valve problems can stress the heart and cause it to enlarge, and/or an ischemic enlarged LV can aggravate the valve problems especially MVR.
And I learned this on my own. Nitroglycerin - for most - is used for Angina - as most people hear about. But it is a HUGE therapy for people with Congestive Heart Failure [CHF] also more described today as Heart Failure [HF]
I'm telling you...................Nitro has saved my life more than once when Pulmonary Edema has reared its' ugly head. When I call the ambulance - I follow the directions and take my Nitro - one - spread 5 minutes apart for a total of 3.
Yes, it is possible your brother could have had pulmonary edema. I had congested (pulmonary edema) heart failure. With that I had a severe dry cough, choking feeling, hyperventilation when reclined. Sitting up gave relief, but my pulmonary edema was classified as mild...I wouldn't wish a severe case on anyone!
Antibiotics is ineffective for pulmonary edema. A strong antibiotic for pnuemonia should have helped.
Symptoms (shortness of breath with/without exertion, pulmonary congestion, cough, peripheral edema, palpatations (af), chest discomfort, extreme fatigue), as well as a previously undetected murmur prompted an echocardiogram in July '08. Echo indicated "severe mitral regurgitation" and "moderate pulmonary hypertension." Repeat echo in August indicated only "moderately-severe MR", moderate AR, mild pulmonary hypertension, and mild atrial enlargement.
A Persantine MIBI scan showed evidence of ischemia. He had a pulmonary function test which showed moderate interstitial lung disease. The patient was brought in and catheterized by myself to exclude any possibility that his shortness of breath may have any cardiac component to it. He had grade I LV function with a normal RCA, LAD, and circumflex. A full hemodynamic assessment was made and his cardiac output was 6.8 liters per minute.
drug overdose especially narcotics, high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and neurogenic pulmonary edema, such as after a seizure. Yours could have been a response to the anesthetic or other medicines or to aspiration. It would be good to check if aspiration occurred, and what medicines you were given at the time of surgery, including the anesthetics, for your future safety, should you again have to be anesthetized.
As I said on the previous post I cannot help you it need an expert response .,have you checked out the pediatric heart forum ?
My cat has been recovering from what is believed to be Pulmonary Edema. He has been taking 5mg of Frusemide and Synulox twice a day. This seems to have made him so much better and the rapid breathing (60 per min) he was experiencing before decreased to normal levels whilst on this medication. Today though, it seems to be elevated to 47 per min and looking very pronounced. Why would this be? He is due back at the vet on Tuesday. Should I wait until then or see them earlier?
I had pulmonary edema due to heart failure, and I was in ICU for several days to removed fluids and stabilize the oxygen level to normal. I have completely recovered going on 7 years.
Thanks for your questions, and if you have any further questions or comments you are welcome to respond. Take care.
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QUOTE: "The question was fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion)? did you mean the heart or chest cavity because they are two totally different things".
thanks he believes it might be right heart failure due too increase volume overload valves r ok he just had echo we believe post operative he had pulmonary embolism that resolved with anticoagulants n might caused the right heart failure though no dyspnea anymore n bilateral ll edema was only there for 2 days that was like 5 weeks ago
a left-to-right cardiac shunt (a hole between chambers), pulmonary artery hypertension, COPD or emphysema, pulmonary embolus, pulmonary edema, left ventricular failure....the above conditions relate if the pulmonary artery pressure during systole (pumping phase) is 20-30 mmHg, diastolic (resting phase) is 8-12 mmHg and a differential diagnosis with other tests, clinical evidence and symptoms.
I was diagnosed with a systolic murmur and pulmonary regurgitation. My question is what is this? Is this considered to be heart disease? Is it serious? Also th swelling in my toes and fingers at night, could my heart murmur be the cause of that?
sometimes this prevents me from walking.What is the reason for this?
I was diagnose with clogged arteries over a year ago. I even had a stent put in because one of my arteries was ecluded. I still had stable angina every time I did some for of cardio activity or is I ate something with sodium. I started using Nitroglycerin patches and even have the pills just in case my angina episode occurs.
I had a date and I read online that you can't take viagra and any nitrates cause it can drop your blood pressure really low.
but it may be lung infections. When pulmonary edema results from lung infections, such as pneumonia, the edema occurs only in the part of your lung that's inflamed. Or it could be kidney disease. When your kidneys can't remove waste effectively, excess fluid can build up, causing pulmonary edema.
Hope this gives you a perspective. Thanks for sharing and posting the question. Take care.
what more can you tell us about the edema,? have you had a cardio work up? Is it pulmonary edema? you may have something completley non related to your past hyster, if you have not been to dr for a complete physical Id really advise you to do so. Im not real sure how the sore breasts plays into this , but the edema concerns me more.
Two very young, very well conditioned climbers (both physicians) got pulmonary edema and cerebral edema and had to be rushed down the mountain by the porters.
It is possible to have retinal hemorrhages due to the altitude and the very dry air and severe wind conditions causes a great deal of discomfort in our party.
I asked this question because I have been to the ER 6 times over the past 6 months for severe abdominal distention and bloating, pitted edema in right leg, and sudden weight gain (72 pounds since Jan 21) I have gained 22 pounds in three days (and put on lasix to reduce fluid) but lasix is not working. I have extreme fatigue and short of breath when up and moving around. I recently was diagnosed with anemia and I have absolutely no appetite over the past 10 days..
Hey there. I'm just looking for some advice for a friend. She's 20years old and was born with heart problems. She suffers with aortic insufficiency, pulmonary insufficiency, and has just been told she has the beginning symptoms of heart failure. What does this mean? Can she fully recover from this? She has fluid on her lungs too. Is there anything she can do to make herself feel better, as she often complains of quite a rapid pulse and pains in her chest.
I would be concerned about CHF if I were at your house on a call! Especially with your respiratory ailments you describe. How have your blood pressures been? Multiple things can cause chf such as renal insufficiency, fluid overload, water retention from these disorders can sometimes be managed by weight control and exercising good dieting. Foods with high sodium levels can cause water retention. If I were you, I would see your PCP without delay.
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