Can electrical cardioversion cause excessive fatigue in a heart attack survivor?
Patient: Three weeks ago I was in the hospital emergency room and had a heart attack. I flat lined and they had to shock me to get me back. They had to shock me four more times to get my heart beating like it should. I m 82 and this is my third heart attack (first was 1999 and second in 2000). After going through rehab in 2000, I got to where I was running 6 miles in an hours time, three times a week until my knee got bad. My question...is it normal to feel this weak like I do? It wasn t like this in 2000. Doctor: Hello,Since it is the third time you have a heart attack, you need to be more careful about your health and take the necessary precautions. Your body needs time to recover since you had a major cardiac event. You will feel tired weak, and you should not be in a hurry to start back running or walking like before. Kindly take your medicines as advised by your cardiologist, follow dietary precautions, include fruits and vegetables in your diet. Watch the color of your urine, if it's dark yellow means you are dehydrated, which can be also one of the cause for your weakness. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Aparna Amritsagar