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My dad had a heart attack, now in coma and on life support, what to do?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Coma: Obtain physician opinion on chances of recovery and also consider your dads wishes in account whether he wants to be on life support or not. Basing on that you and your family decide. If there is reasonable chance of recovery with good functional status then it is wise to wait and see.
Answered 7/30/2018
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Caregiver guidance: you will need guidance from the physicians taking care of your dad in the hospital. some conditions have a higher likelihood of recovery than others. it is difficult to make a good assessment from the information you have given.
Answered 5/21/2014
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