cardiac arrest n myocarditis?

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i heard him choke hard like i've never heard him make that sound b4!i ran to the hallway and grabbed him up in the midst of him collapsing forward (he was still crawling)11months old,n he turned blue n went limp my arms,lost consciousness .roomatedid cpr,then 911 call,2 other tenants did cpr b4 emt arrived.intubated,never could get any stable ,sound heartbeat again.er called "his passing" 70 mins later.er dr.stated if heard fluid in his lung.who,what,when,where do i go from here?
I am very sorry for you, but there is not much more to say or do. Viral myocarditis may rarely cause the heart suddenly to go into a disordered rhythm which may prove fatal. I even had to rescue my neighbour from such an episode. No fault of yours, nothing else you could have done. Wait for the post-mortem and inquest to find out if that really was the diagnosis (inhaling an object like a button or peanut is a more common cause of a child choking and dying). If it was a viral thing, it does not mean that the rest of the family are at particular risk of it happening to them.  (+ info)

If my echocardiogram and chest xray were normal, does that mean my chest pains aren't heart related?

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I have chronic lyme disease and I'm in a major flare, and I developed chest pain, left arm pain and left shoulder blade pain. I went to the ER and after laying there for a while the pain subsided a little. They did an EKG and a chest xray while the pain wasn't there and it was normal...but if there was a problem, could they have missed it, since the pain wasn't that intense at the time?

4 or 5 days later I had an echocardiogram, also while the pain wasn't there (it's so fickle how it comes and goes) and it came out normal too. Does the pain have to be there for the echocardiogram to find the problem?

I'm just wondering how things like myocarditis are diagnosed, and if I had a problem like that, if it'd show up even if I didn't have any pain during the test.

Thanks!
Well ask them to do a stress ECG.. when you have to either walk on a treadmill or you have to sit on a bicycle and use all your energy.. if you pass that and your heart is normal under pressure or when exercising .. then your problem definitely is not heart related.. That is easily done. a stress ECG.. and that definitely will rule out heart disease or your ECG pattern will show something is wrong under strain.. if it comes out all normal then your problem comes from maybe chostochondritis.. .. or deep muscle pain ..at the end of your sternum and it could even come from gastritis or from a problem with your esophagus or from this chronic lyme disease.. I am sure that causes symptoms.. I am sure it's not the heart but you can ask for that one more test to absolutely rule heart disease out.. and a blood test can check if your cholesterol is normal you should get checked for that.. and your blood pressure if that is normal.. high cholesterol can cause plaque in the arteries but that would definitely show up in a special blood test .. and it's done in 5 mins.. you just need to fast before you have it done.. no drinking and no eating so ask the doctor for that .. and go to the lab one morning if he lets you have your cholesterol checked.. if that's ok and the stress test your heart is in perfect shape.. the pain comes from the chest muscles... not from the heart..  (+ info)

Did you know your first and last clue to porphyria in your family may be a fatal drug reaction?

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Acute flaccid paralysis, fatal seizures, pancreatitis, bowel infarction, acute liver failure, psychosis, catatonia, depression, mania, suicide, photosensitivity, blistering skin lesions, early onset renal failure, pericarditis/myocarditis, sudden cardiac arrest with autonomic arrhythmia, rhabdomyolysis (muscle condition associated with statin drugs), lactic acidosis, eosinophilic fasciitis (another drug or chemical induced reaction) are all presentations of porphyrias. These are complex inherited metabolic disorders that are aggravated by drugs, chemicals, hormones, heavy metals, nutrition, infections and stress, but also modified by the inheritance of other genes including the inheritance of two porphyrias known as dual porphyrias. They are not easy to diagnose with present limited technology and there are multiple DNA subvariants. They are especially difficult to diagnose before puberty and in autopsies. The information is out there in libraries and on Pubmed.
is this a question???  (+ info)

What kind of doctor do I go see to get my Spleen Removed???

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My family has a history of autoimmune disorders, back in June 2003 I had a severe throat infection which doctors thought to be strep but it wasn't I had a fever and white spots in the back of my throat and I couldn't swallow I also had abcesses in my mouth, 2 weeks later I came down with Viral Myocarditis and was given a pacemaker to survive. I was tested for Mono(EBV) and it came back positive so did my mom I am thinking I have a family history of autoimmune disorder the only way you can stop your own system from attacking you is getting rid of your spleen??? does anyone know????
You haven't mentioned any auto-immune diseases in your question. Only viral and bacterial diseases. The fact that you are prone to these diseases suggests a weak immune system, which is the opposite of an auto-immune condition.

Please see a doctor to get your health fully evaluated. He can explain the pathways of autoimmune diseases, viral, and bacterial diseases, and how you need your spleen, and hopefully talk you out of pursuing this.  (+ info)

Is masturbation considered strenous activity?

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I have just had a case of mild myocarditis and the doctor told me not to engage in strenous activity for at least 3 months. I have just did it 3 times in the past 2 days. Is this bad?
Personally, I wouldn't consider j/o strenuous activity. I think your doc means running, heavy lifting, that kinda thing. If you're really concerned, ask your doctor. Chances are he'll see it as a perfectly normal, legit question, particularly if you're a teen.  (+ info)

Is it okay to take large dosages of Aleve?

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My son was sent home after one day in the hospital. He was diagnosed with Pericarditis and myocarditis. All the tests are not back so they do not know if it is viral or autoimmune or something else. All they told him to do was take 2 to 3 Aleve every six hours. This is a huge dosage and I'm wondering if there could be bad consequences from this.
The labels all say not to take more than the label instructions unless told to do so by a doctor. Still, in your place, I'd tell them if they want him to take that much, they need to write a prescription for prescription strength naproxen. Also, if you have doubts, get a second opinion. Good luck.  (+ info)

Doctors/scientists: would NSAIDs or other antinflammatories...?

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help an inflamed heart from severe myocarditis? would anything help other than transplant?
ok forget docs and scientists, can anyone use google better than i can, its not hard really to use it better than i can lol
lol i havent seen a doctor about this as its not me that has it ;)
Treatment of myocarditis:
Treatment is aimed at the cause of the problem, and may involve:
* Antibiotics
* Anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce swelling
* Diuretics to remove excess water from the body
* Low-salt diet
* Reduced activity
If the heart muscle is very weak, your health care provider will prescribe medicines to treat heart failure. Abnormal heart rhythms may require the use of additional medications, a pacemaker, or an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. If a blood clot is in the heart chamber, you will also receive blood thinning medicine.
Outlook (Prognosis)
How well you do depends on the cause of the problem and your overall health. The outlook varies. Some people may recover completely. Others may have permanent heart failure.
Possible Complications
* Cardiomyopathy
* Heart failure
* Pericarditis
Dilated cardiomyopathy is myocardial dysfunction producing heart failure in which ventricular dilation and systolic dysfunction predominate. Symptoms include dyspnea, fatigue, and peripheral edema. Diagnosis is clinical and by chest x-ray and echocardiography. Treatment is directed at the cause; if progressive and severe, heart transplantation may be needed.  (+ info)

is it possible for me 2 access my late sons medical records,?

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he died 26 yrars ago age 2 1/2 months from myocarditis, this information was deliberately kept from me, i need to research to enable myself to move on at last
If the records have not been destroyed, you can request a copy of them. Once a patient is deceased, their medical records become public record and confidentiality laws are more relaxed. Just contact the hospital and see if they still do have them, and if they do, request a copy.  (+ info)

DOCTORS/HEALTH PROFESSIONALS/ANYBODY: pls help me with this situation regarding heart/ cardiovascular problem?

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a patient was diagnosed with left ventricular hyperplasia (dilated left ventricle) secondary to myocarditis. he was prescribed with digoxin (lanoxin), Losartan pottasium (lifezar) and aspirin. after 3 days of taking the medicines, he was having difficulty of breathing, and he feels as if his chest pains and left side back pain have worsened. is that normal? or should he stop taking the medicines. what do you think has happened?
ER---------> STAT  (+ info)

will an echocardiogram pick up these diseases/problems?

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a previous heart attack

cardiomyopathy including congestive heart failure

disease of the heart valves including MVP

Myocarditis (infmalation of the heart muscle)

Heart muscle injury
Yes - all of them will show.  (+ info)

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