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deb8997 · 09-15-2008, 10:52 AM

Hi Everyone.
i received some sad news about a very good friend of mine who's neice at 18 had a heart attack due to a leaky heart valve. no signs she just collapsed. her heart was stopped for about 2 minutes. they got to her right away. she was on her first day of college. she is still in a coma as of today.this happened over a week ago. the drs say her brain scans look well no damage she should come out of it but when is the question. today she is running a high fever and heart rate is high. they were to do a feeding tube and a trachiotomy today. does anyone have any experience from this and what can we expect. i know everyone is different but maybe just knowing someone else went through it may help.. please say a prayer for this beautiful young girl.
thank you

beckycat · 09-15-2008, 12:16 PM

Does she have an infection? That could explain why she has a fever and maybe the heart problems. I'm not a doctor, but I have a leaky valve and they told me I have to be careful about getting an infection in my heart. When I go to the dentist, I have to take a large amount of antibiotics to prevent this. As far as coming out of the coma, it's a waiting process. Hopefully, they will be able to get her heartrate under control with medication. For now, all you can do is pray!

Brian.Pearson · 09-15-2008, 09:31 PM

They changed the rule for antibiotics before dental work (http://www.ada.org/public/topics/antibiotics.asp - broken link).

I have mitral valve prolapse and take Toprol so my heart doesn't work as hard, and I very seldom have irregular beats. Right now, my pulse is about 52/min.

beckycat · 09-16-2008, 06:51 AM

They originally thought I had MVP. I have the same symptoms. It is actually pulmonic stenosis which causes a leaky valve. I know they changed the amount of AB to take, but I didn't know they are now saying not to use AB.

Back with the op, did you find anything else out? How is the girl doing? I hope better!

deb8997 · 09-16-2008, 09:50 AM

unfortunatly she passed away Monday September 15th, her 19th Birthday..

thank you for your prayers

Brian.Pearson · 09-16-2008, 10:59 AM

Yes, a very sad day. For some reason the loss of girls hits harder than the boys. I'm very sorry.

beckycat · 09-20-2008, 05:24 PM

Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry to hear that. My prayers are with you.

Capt. Cave Man · 09-20-2008, 07:01 PM

I am so very sorry, Deb. Our prayers are w/you and her family.

CarolinaCowboy · 09-20-2008, 08:27 PM

I don't know who she, or you are, but I have a daughter. I can't imagine the pain. You and your relatives are in my thoughts and prayers.