▲ 237 ▼ TIL Adenosine is an organic compound that, when injected, stops the heart for a few seconds and is used to treat heartbeats, that are too fast (140-250bpm), in effect turning it off an on again. (en.wikipedia.org) submitted 2 years ago by Don_Dickle@lemmy.world to c/til@lemmy.world 38 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] AstralPath@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago (2 children) My mom's about to get this done. How is the recovery? Is there anything I should consider so that I'm useful helo if needed after the procedure? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago Pretty unremarkable. You basically can't lift anything heavy for a few weeks so you don't break the old artery incision. Your mom will basically need you to be a butler / maid for a few days. permalink fedilink source parent [–] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 years ago I was back at work (at a computer) the next day. Recovery was fairly simple. I don't recall any major meds being needed and I wasn't in pain. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago Pretty unremarkable. You basically can't lift anything heavy for a few weeks so you don't break the old artery incision. Your mom will basically need you to be a butler / maid for a few days. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 years ago I was back at work (at a computer) the next day. Recovery was fairly simple. I don't recall any major meds being needed and I wasn't in pain. permalink fedilink source parent