Seizure.stroke after major heart op

[clarkso1]

Hi hubby had 2 major heart op in last 18 mths. Recent one resulted in mild stroke and seizure.id like to know or hear from anyone who has had same as I'm lost. as to what to expect .he hasn't lost much and am told he will regain it and hoping seizure is 1 off.

[Janma123]

Hi, my hubby had a quadruple bypass in April 2018 after a second HA. He was on rivaroxaban ( anticoagulant) and amiodorone (for atrial fibrillation) following his surgery. At his follow up 8 weeks later these two meds were stopped and he was told to just take aspirin - about 10 days later he had a “ small but significant “ stroke that initially caused him to lose part of his visual field and to be unable to find the words he wanted and common things like dressing himself. His mobility was really unaffected although impacted by his eyesight.

His eyesight has recovered and he is able to drive again. His memory has improved, as has his word finding ability. He still has to think hard when doing things like making a cup of tea but is generally about 98% of where he was before!

Confidence is a big issue but setting small and achievable goals helps.

I wish you and your hubby al the best. Make sure you look after yourself too!

[clarkso1 in reply to Janma123]

Thanku .It's nice to hear from someone

Who is looking after someone .

Hubby had aortic dissection type a so emergency 8 he op Dec 18.then mediastinitis in kings 2 mths on antibiotics.

April to Sept ok but went downhill between Sept to Dec..diagnised with encarditis so in kings again 6 wks had to operate 8hr op which gone ok apart from seizure and after Mir this week mild stroke confirmed .

May I ask are you UK. I just wondered if it is 6 mths no driving .

Thanks for reply there's not a lot of support out there

[Janma123 in reply to clarkso1]

Hi - I agree about the lack of support! This forum has kept me sane - just wish I had found it sooner!

You have to notify DVLA if the effects of the stroke last more than a month and can restart driving when your gp says it’s ok. Bob had an eye appointment with one of the stroke team and found out that his eyesight was up to driving standards so got checked at specsavers and then spoke to gp and DVLA.

The heart issues may have more bearing on his driving but the Drivers Medical people at DVLA are usually very helpful and knowledgeable.

Take care.

[clarkso1 in reply to Janma123]

Thanks yes it appears a stroke is as you say but because of seizure 6mths .even though 1 off .take care