Posted by seldomseen on September 27, 2008, at 4:00:10
In reply to side effects - anesthetic?can u answer this drBob?, posted by calamityjane on September 26, 2008, at 15:17:40
CJ,
I would also not rule out a stroke as a result of the infection.Larry is right that bacteria release all sorts of toxins that activate all sorts of blood clotting factors and "thicken" the blood.
Anesthesia itself could have caused a transient, but profound arrhythmia (which it certainly can do) throwing the clot to the brain.
The effects of a stroke can be quite subtle and involve changes in cognition, personality changes and depression.
AS Larry indicated, even the most routine of surgeries can go horribly wrong.
I'm so sorry for your loss and hope that you can let go of some of the pain.
Like Larry I think there is a true physiological cause for his sudden change in personality that affected in whole life outlook.
Take good care of yourself.
Seldom
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