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Many individuals following open heart surgery have a memory problem for about 6 months post operation. Open heart surgery puts the individual on heart and lung machine so the fibrosis is probably not an issue during the operation.
The main problem with the heart is the valve orifice and that can be corrected without open heart surgery (sometimes). The aorta regurgitation can be the cause of shortness of breath as well as the pulmonary issue. What is the operation expectation.
Why have you decided against bypass surgery? blockages of 90,99,90% are severe and he could end up with a lot of dead heart muscle, causing heart failure. If the hernia isn't causing major problems, I would leave it alone. In many cases surgery isn't a long term fix. Just coughing can cause the muscle to re-open and cause the hernia again. I have a small one and the recommendation was to leave it alone.
what would be surgery risk for re-operation for avr replacement for a healthy 62 year old, with no major (liver, kidney, lung) disease in which a Bentall procedure was done in the first operation done 8 years earlier? also, what would the complications risks be for each related, possible complication?
My husband is 31 years old & just went through open heart surgery to repair his mitral valve. He had severe regurgitation. Since before he went in for the surgery he has been taking Cardizem 120 & even after surgery they kept him on the medication with 1 baby aspirin a day. They said they would monitor him for the next few months and decide if he can come off or not. Since then he had his echo cardiogram & they reported his heart muscle function has decreased.
What surgery did you have? I believe Bypass i also called open heart surgery, but I don't know why.
I had mitral valve surgery at age 67 and had none of the postop symptoms, so my experience says only you are have more trouble than I did. I suppose my sternum may be a little uneven and there are times when I wish the doctor had used a straight edge to cut me open as the long vertical cut is on a bit of an angle compared to the perpendicular.
All that said, I have done a lot of research on the subject and found other than direct open heart surgery there are other less invasive procedures as well. We will find out from the surgeon which one he is a candidate for.
Essentially, we're all scared. I would like to hear from an experienced cardio physician, or surgeon what he may be facing.
My friends father recently suffered a heart attack and was advised to undergo angiography. The test showed 100% blockage in two of his arteries and was recommended open heart surgery. He is 61 years old and has suffered from hypertension and high blood pressure for the past 3 years. He has lived with the fear of doctors and surgeries all his life and is now strongly refusing to undergo the surgery. No amount of convincing from the doctor or the family seems to help.
t make it through my first normal birth. I am currently 36 week pregnant with my first child, I have also had heart surgery age 4.... Doctor has said that my heart is fine to have a normal birth and suggested General anaesthetic. Has anyone been through this? Will I end up having a emergency c-section? Should I take the general anaesthetic? I'm so worried :( but also wishing my baby girl was here.
I have started having propblems with my eyes just recently would this be anything to do with the condition?. also if i do have to have surgery is there any other way other than open heart .
I consider what you describe to be bypass surgery, not open heart surgery, that is your heart was not opened. I could be wrong on that "fine" point, but to your cold limbs question I can say I had open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve and to do a mini-maze procedure on the inside of my heart to try to stop atrial fibrillation.
This was done in November of 2007, and I have not noticed any increased sensitivity to cold temperatures or colder hands/feet...
And also severe pulmonary valve stenosis.PPG-62mmHg.Dr. advice he need open heart surgery. Pls I need suggestions. Is this operation safe for him. Is it possible after surgery his weight will gain properly. Is there cause any problems after surgery in his future. After surgery will he lead a normal life. Pls help me.
Surgeons told us it is a 1 in 5 chance of not surviving open heart surgery for everyone. When I was in the hospital surgery intensive care unit when my mom had surgery, I only seen one person survive and leave surgery intensive care to be moved to intensive care. Many people did not make it in the three weeks we were there. This was at one of the best cardiac hospitals and took in mostly emergency high-risk patients. Take your medication as prescribed by your doctor.
My dad had a quadruple bypass almost ten years ago at age 66. He had zero complications, just the general pain of recovery as he healed. Granted he's younger than your mom, but the procedure is very common these days. My uncle had a massive heart attack and died in an airport. So I wish he'd had the opportunity for open heart surgery. Surgery is scary, but probably best way to go. Even if the risk is not an acute event like a heart attack the benefit probably outweighs the risk.
An aortic aneurysm repair on an 84 year-old would be a high-risk, high-reward proposition. It's open-heart surgery, and it's more technically difficult than a lot of other types of heart surgery. The outcome could go either way, and that's if you could even find a surgeon who would want to do it. Her best chance would be to go to a major heart center that has a thoracic aortic surgery program.
MANY MANY PEOPLE HAVE A LEAKING HEART VALVE. EVEN VERY YOUNG PEOPLE. IT IS OFTEN CALLED A HEART MURMUR. SOMETIMES PEOPLE MAY NEED A NEW VALVE REPLACED WITH SURGERY, AND EVEN IF YOUR MOM'S VALVE WAS LEAKING THAT BADLY, THESE OPERATIONS ARE DONE OFTEN AND ARE VERY SUCCESSFUL.
i ended up having 7 bypasses open heart surgery on may 14th, 2008, my question is, 10 days later, i am having to cough alot and it is making me sore. i am afraid that i am geting something wrong with my lungs. what do you think.
This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/253855'>Issues with breathing after bypass surgery</a>.
Hey I'm am about to turn 23 years old and i had open heart surgery when i was 20.. I'll say i havent worked out like i should but im young and small type of guy so its not like i really bad out of shape. My heart may be out of shape though. I still have chest pains like a clinching pain then all of a sudden its like a relief. It squizes tight then lets loose. I think alot of it may be do to stress of school and girls etc..
t function properly since she was 5 yrs old and now she is around 60 yrs old now the the doctors advising to take open heart i.e. heart valve replacement operation as her other valve is now little bit damaged due to excessive work as doctors said bu some doctors say it is need not to be operated because it is childhood disease.
My question is operation is required or not . If yes is it ok for operation bcause now she is 60 but she doesn't any problems with blood pressure and sugar.
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