What causes sudden nasal bleeding and drooling while having hypertension?
Patient: my husband drove a big truck. He was found unresponsive with a nose bleed and drooling still in his truck and he died.. I was told my EMS that he was gone by the time they got there. They resusitated CPR, shocks, fluids, but they couldn t get his heart started. He was 59. What could have caused the bleeding from the nose and drooling? He was obese and was hypertensive, but it was controlled well. Didn t have usual heart symptoms. I just wish I had answers to what happened to him. Doctor: Hello!Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!I am sorry about your husband. He seems to have suffered a sudden heart attack. The nose bleeding could be indicative of uncontrolled high blood pressure, probably related to the chest pain. Drooling is a normal reaction to the pain and does not indicate any specific medical disorder. As your husband was obese and hypertensive, which are known cardio-vascular risk factors, a heart attack seems to be the most probable cause related to this clinical scenario. Hope to have clarified some of your uncertainties!Wishing all the best, Dr. Iliri