After Heart Attack Medications

ptr · March 26th, 2008, 07:37 PM

Hi All

My Grandmother is making(thank God)a full recovery from suffering a heart attack and I was wondering does she have to remain on medication for the rest of her life coz Ive had 2 doctors give me 2 ideas in this regards so without sounding too morbid has any other member gone through what Iam currently going through-thanks in advance.

**tooncesthecat** · March 26th, 2008, 07:47 PM

I am glad your grandmother is doing better! As far as the medications go, the decision as to which medications and the duration of these medications is entirely her doctor's call. If you are talking about coumadin or Plavix, then the odds are that she will be on them long term as they are designed to thin the blood and prevent clotting. Since the heart attack is a result of clots clogging up tiny arteries, reducing the chance of getting them will reduce her risk of having a second heart attack or a stroke.

**wildstang** · March 26th, 2008, 08:05 PM

and most heart attack victims have high blood pressure problems that lead to the heart problems. blood pressure is one of the most common overlooked culprits that totally mess up a persons life. it chokes out the smaller capillary vessels in the body shutting down blood flow in the smaller vessels possibley developing many sides such as PAD and various others. 2 many sides to list! more then likely she will be on pressure pills 2 for life. wouldnt hurt to ask the doctor if some simvastatin would be usefull if needed also for cholesterol buildup. little meds such as what i mentioned can help her avoid future risks in the long run.

**cujo-1** · March 26th, 2008, 08:50 PM

yea my mother has to take those meds mentioned by both toons and stanger.

ptr · March 27th, 2008, 10:20 PM

Thankyou to all who have had some input into this touchy thread and now I have another question which is I have noticed Grandmas teeth(yes she still has her own)seem to bleed maybe its her gums either way Ive been told that its because shes on blood thinning tablets-hence my question-how can you stop this bleeding?I thank again in advance.

**tooncesthecat** · March 28th, 2008, 04:58 AM

Being on blood thinners can definitely make it easier to bleed from anywhere, so this could be the cause. I am not sure I have an answer to your question. She should probably seek advice from a dentist.

**wildstang** · March 28th, 2008, 08:04 AM

i would have 2 go along with toons advice. i did a search and found several remedies but theres 2 many cautions for elderly people listed in them such as asthma attack and such. you really need 2 consult a medical prefessional on this situation.

ptr · March 30th, 2008, 11:15 PM

Again I thank ALL concerned for the input into this thread and YES Grandma has seen her dentist in this regards-I only started this thread to get other peoples opinions just in case their experiences and help was different from what the so called experts gave and I say again THANKS to all contributors.

**forbodybuilders** · December 13th, 2008, 01:32 PM

its good to hear she is better now..but i sugest you to wisit docs and they will tell you all info!