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My husband died last month of a sudden heart attack. He was just sitting in his chair, watching his favorite Western, and then he just slumped in his chair. He was gone in less than a minute. What do cardiac doctors call this type of heart attack? (He was 74, very fit, but did have a history of heart disease.)
I feel like this type of content is going to go along way to change how doctors treat patients. It used to be that a doctor was offended if you asked questions or had done research on your condition. Now it’s widely excepted. Thank you for doing what you do!
Retired ER nurse here. Getting older, can still assess, treat, read EKGs, etc., just can't do it fast enough anymore. Friends thought ER was like on TV, with affairs, etc. I found just the opposite----physicians valued their family and family time over about anything else, and we nurses and E.D. Techs did everything to get our docs and consultants on time and out the door on-time, when they would share their personal plans. We nurses arranged paperwork and computers, made phone calls, arranged patient family. etc--we got the head of security to go get the E.R.doc's car gas once before a big storm so her shift would end and she'd have to face a long gas line. We really tried teamwork. Some docs didn't share personal info, but those that did and when they did, we'd try to help. Babysitting, dog sitting, too.
❤️Great video! Both physicians were relaxed, clear-headed and answered the questions straightforwardly. Their smiles made all the difference.👍 Couldn’t have gone better. 👏👏👏Thank you to both!😁
Thank you, for being so thoughtful, caring and for giving your time and expertise. My question to you as a neurosurgeon is once a patient has endured 31 spinal surgeries, is over-fused (C3-T1 and L1 - S1 anterior and posterior) whose life continues to be controlled by pain, but all pain meds, spinal cord stimulator and intrathecal pain pump no longer help, do you have any suggestions to improve my life? Would removing fusions to add artificial discs be an option? This has been a 55yr nightmare that has caused the need for 80 surgeries and began from a serious childhood snow sledding accident. I no longer know what to do for help, since my neurosurgeon of 30yrs retired and all the new Drs I've seen all seem to be afraid. Life for me now is mostly in a recliner, while still caring for my parents in their 90s. Thank you, Pamela🌷 California
Oh Pamela... Praying for you my friend. These two gentlemen may not be able to provide answers "sight unseen" but please know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers And I'm sending you positive thoughts from New Hampshire. One day at a time...
I just found you. Can you talk about Peripheral Artery Disease. My birth mother had it and died at 52 from a heart attack. I have one leg that only feels some better with aspirin. The other one isn’t as bad. Blood pressure wasn’t great in the one. She smoked for years. I have so much going on right now. I have chosen to wait a bit to go to cardio. I had an accident 8 yrs ago. DAI brain injury and frontal lobe left involvement. I have issues to other areas. I am supposed to have an ankle replacement and have a son graduating HS. My daughter has two separate summer weeks at two different colleges this summer. And more. I just don’t want to deal with anything else until those are finished. Is this really something that concerns doctors?
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Thanks again for having me on! I had a great time answer questions. Let's do another AMA Live again in the future!
My husband died last month of a sudden heart attack. He was just sitting in his chair, watching his favorite Western, and then he just slumped in his chair. He was gone in less than a minute. What do cardiac doctors call this type of heart attack? (He was 74, very fit, but did have a history of heart disease.)
Dr. Hoeflinger and Dr. London thank you both very much for your precious time. I found this forum to be very informative!!!😊
Thank you both for your time.
Very enjoyable and informative . Looking forward to tuning in again.
Thank You Doctor's for saving life's 🙏 💓 💖 ❤
I feel like this type of content is going to go along way to change how doctors treat patients. It used to be that a doctor was offended if you asked questions or had done research on your condition. Now it’s widely excepted. Thank you for doing what you do!
They both have a lot of wisdom.awesome guys.God bless them both and their families.
Really enjoyed this. Hopefully you can do it again soon!
I'm enjoying the doctors candid Q/A today ☺️
Excellent
Please place a notification that you’re having a live broadcast. I loved your interaction.
Respectful to all surgeons you all do a great job you do the job because you enjoy your job it's not about money
Awesome! 'Yer da men'! :P Great narratives!
This is a very cool video, and it was nice that it was long. I look forward to the next one with another provider ❤️✌🏻
I really enjoyed watching this! Some good questions and thoughtful answers by both surgeons.
Retired ER nurse here. Getting older, can still assess, treat, read EKGs, etc., just can't do it fast enough anymore. Friends thought ER was like on TV, with affairs, etc. I found just the opposite----physicians valued their family and family time over about anything else, and we nurses and E.D. Techs did everything to get our docs and consultants on time and out the door on-time, when they would share their personal plans. We nurses arranged paperwork and computers, made phone calls, arranged patient family. etc--we got the head of security to go get the E.R.doc's car gas once before a big storm so her shift would end and she'd have to face a long gas line. We really tried teamwork. Some docs didn't share personal info, but those that did and when they did, we'd try to help. Babysitting, dog sitting, too.
Do either of you recommend holistic medicine for prevention?
Yes !! This is great !!!!
Great job Docs! Thanks for taking the time
Thanks for sharing. It’s always good to get to know the more human side of surgeons! It’s a high stress environment for sure.
❤️Great video! Both physicians were relaxed, clear-headed and answered the questions straightforwardly. Their smiles made all the difference.👍 Couldn’t have gone better. 👏👏👏Thank you to both!😁
Thank you, for being so thoughtful, caring and for giving your time and expertise. My question to you as a neurosurgeon is once a patient has endured 31 spinal surgeries, is over-fused (C3-T1 and L1 - S1 anterior and posterior) whose life continues to be controlled by pain, but all pain meds, spinal cord stimulator and intrathecal pain pump no longer help, do you have any suggestions to improve my life? Would removing fusions to add artificial discs be an option? This has been a 55yr nightmare that has caused the need for 80 surgeries and began from a serious childhood snow sledding accident. I no longer know what to do for help, since my neurosurgeon of 30yrs retired and all the new Drs I've seen all seem to be afraid. Life for me now is mostly in a recliner, while still caring for my parents in their 90s. Thank you, Pamela🌷 California
Oh Pamela... Praying for you my friend. These two gentlemen may not be able to provide answers "sight unseen" but please know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers And I'm sending you positive thoughts from New Hampshire. One day at a time...
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Always learn a lot just listening in with you Dr H. This has been particularly interesting for me. I like Dr London!❤
I enjoyed your “Ask Questions” video, it was very informative. Look forward to your weekly news letter. 😊
I love this
I just found you. Can you talk about Peripheral Artery Disease. My birth mother had it and died at 52 from a heart attack. I have one leg that only feels some better with aspirin. The other one isn’t as bad.
Blood pressure wasn’t great in the one.
She smoked for years. I have so much going on right now.
I have chosen to wait a bit to go to cardio.
I had an accident 8 yrs ago. DAI brain injury and frontal lobe left involvement. I have issues to other areas. I am supposed to have an ankle replacement and have a son graduating HS. My daughter has two separate summer weeks at two different colleges this summer. And more.
I just don’t want to deal with anything else until those are finished.
Is this really something that concerns doctors?
These cats are IRON MEN, enough said.
Such great questions ❤thanks for all the info!
I really enjoyed this. Please do it again.
Wow Dr London from Savannah Ga !!!!
Dang!! I had a question! when will you do this again?
Thank w😳🥰🤗
Thanks!