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76 male w/ heart attack on 4/3 in coma w/ a stroke. today had babinski reflex. 1st & 2nd docs say pull plug or phenobarbital coma. any other options?

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Dr. Edgardo Ordonez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Difficult question: I'm sorry for the difficult situation you face. The older one is the more difficult it is to recover from serious illness including heart attacks, strokes, and being in a coma. Your doctor's may have discussed comfort care if the outcome was deemed poor. If the patient has advanced directives, think about their wishes. Request to have a palliative care specialist involved in your case also.

Answered 4/8/2014

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