heart clot treatment - #14737
I am really worried about my dad. He’s 67 and always been pretty healthy until a few weeks ago when he started feeling really tired, like more than usual. He thought it was just age catching up or something but then this past weekend he had some chest pains and we rushed him to the ER. They did some tests and told us he has a heart clot. Like, a real heart clot! I was so scared hearing that. The doctors talked about heart clot treatment and mentioned options like blood thinners or possibly surgery, but honestly, I feel so lost right now. Can someone explain what heart clot treatment usually looks like? Are the blood thinners really effective, or are there risks we should know about? I heard some things about the side effects and can’t help but worry about what my dad might go through. And surgery? Is that as scary as it sounds? I just want to understand what’s ahead so we can make the best choices for him. He’s always been there for me, and I want to make sure he gets the right heart clot treatment. Any insights would be a HUGE help!
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