My 78-year-old mom had a brain hemorrhage on the left side from high BP and has been unconscious for 12 days on a ventilator. The doctors said surgery isn't an option due to her condition and only a miracle can wake her up. What else can be done to help her?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Given your mother's situation, where surgery is not an option and her condition is serious, the focus shifts to supportive care and monitoring. While the chance of a full recovery is limited, there are steps that can be taken to provide comfort and maximize her quality of life

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