please explain technical term "bits of crud". I have just eaten a very
large caramel flapjack and need to know how many bits of crud I have added
to my arteries.
I know the NHS is in a mess but is heart surgery now paid for thru DSA?.
John
ACCESS CENTRE
University of Dundee
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Bryan Jones
Sent: 28 February 2000 16:37
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Subject: Re: Heart surgery
Since my initial query I have read an article I found on
the net. Apparently there is some evidence of memory
problems, possible caused by bits of crud escaping into the
arteries, entering the brain and causing problems. Modern
techniques are better than they were, but it can still
happen, apparently.
On Mon, 28 Feb 2000 15:15:41 -0000 Katy Mann
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > I understand that undergoing open heart surgery can lead to
> > problems with short term memory, with dyslexic type
> > consequences. I would be interested if anyone has any
> > knowledge / comments about this phenomena. e.g. Is the
> > effect permanent? Should we expect it of someone who has
> > had open heart surgery?
>
> Bryan,
>
> I have never heard of this and when Daddy Mann underwent open
> heart surgery this was not flagged up as a possible side effect.
>
> Problems with memory in relation to this area are perhaps more
> likely to occur if people have actually had a heart attack and/or had
> a lack of oxygen to the brain - as has happened to the father of a
> friend. He had a heart attack and underwent emergency bypass
> surgery before Christmas and initially had great problems with his
> short-term memory. However these seem now to be steadily
> improving although he still needs constant stimulus. I am not aware
> that he has encountered any dyslexic type difficulties (nor has
> Daddy Mann but then he is an English teacher by trade so
> arguably knows his stuff!)
>
> So I don't think it's necessarily something we should expect
> although I would be interested to hear more.
>
> It may be worth contacting the British Heart Foundation as they
> provide some very useful advice in terms of living with a heart
> condition.
>
> Cheers
>
> Katy
>
>
>
>
>
> Katy Mann
> Disability Support Co-ordinator
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Bryan Jones
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