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Father died during angioplasty due to pulmonary edema. Need second opinion.

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My father died during angioplasty. The treating doctor said that the death is due to pulmonary edema. But we suspect it may be because of a medical negligence. I need a second opinion.
Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal

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Dr. Saumya Mittal is a Family Physician with specialization in Diabetology and Internal Medicine. He is also trained in the management of diabetes and Vitamin D deficiency. His expertise includes managing diabetes, metabolic disorders, chronic diseases, and complex medical conditions with a strong focus on preventive healthcare. Dedicated to patient well-being, he combines evidence-based medicine with a personalized approach to improve long-term health outcomes.

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  • Diploma in Vitamin D Deficiency and Treatment

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Hi,

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What happens in a heart attack is that the patient's heart is not functioning properly. It does not maintain the speed and pressure required. And therefore, the blood and the fluid collects in the body including the lungs. When the fluid collects in the lungs, a person cannot breathe well.

Angioplasty is quite a standard procedure for heart attack. It is an urgent procedure for acute heart attack meaning sudden heart attack or a planned procedure in an angina patient. In either way, if the pumping is slow then pulmonary edema can result. Have a look at the echocardiography, if done. If the LVEF/EF is low, then the chances are that your doctor is right.

Sorry again for your loss.

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Published At October 15, 2014
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Saumya Mittal is a Family Physician with specialization in Diabetology and Internal Medicine. He is also trained in the management of diabetes and Vitamin D deficiency. His expertise includes managing diabetes, metabolic disorders, chronic diseases, and complex medical conditions with a strong focus on preventive healthcare. Dedicated to patient well-being, he combines evidence-based medicine with a personalized approach to improve long-term health outcomes.

Additional Credentials

  • Certified in Management of Diabetes

  • Diploma in Vitamin D Deficiency and Treatment

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Pulmonary edema can be a serious complication during or after heart procedures like angioplasty. Here's what you need to know about this condition and its connection to heart health.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Saumya Mittal is a Family Physician with specialization in Diabetology and Internal Medicine. He is also trained in the management of diabetes and Vitamin D deficiency. His expertise includes managing diabetes, metabolic disorders, chronic diseases, and complex medical conditions with a strong focus on preventive healthcare. Dedicated to patient well-being, he combines evidence-based medicine with a personalized approach to improve long-term health outcomes.

Additional Credentials

  • Certified in Management of Diabetes

  • Diploma in Vitamin D Deficiency and Treatment

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality
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