What risks does open heart surgery have

How to Know the Risks of Open-Heart Surgery

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･ 1 Do as much research as you can about the risks of open-heart surgery. Look online, talk to friends… ･ 2 Know the factors that put you in a higher risk category. People at a slightly higher risk for complications… ･ 3 One risk is the…

What is the risk factor in open heart surgery?

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One of the most important risk factor for open heart surgery is the stage at which the patient presents for open heart surgery. If a patient comes too late in the disease process then there are changes and damage to the lungs and to the hea…

Who performed first open heart surgery?

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Dr. Zudhi performed the first Total Intentional Hemodilution open heart surgery on Terry Gene Nix, age 7, on February 25, 1960, at Mercy Hospital.

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where can i find out the risks of open heart surgery?

Q: for an aneurysm. i have been given the general figures on mortality , but I am 27 and it hasn’t ruptured, so i think my risks should be lower.

A: I couldn’t find the actual “risks” but this site has alot of really good informative infromation about the procedure http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/heart/aa/aa.treat.surgebest wishes and I will keep you in my prayers for a quick and speedy recovery

How would you spend the last 4-5 days prior to a complicated, high-risk open heart surgery?

Q: Yes, for me it’s shockingly REAL (Ventricular Septal Defect)… it’s coming and it’s inevitable!So how would YOU spend the week before a heart operation?And let’s just ASSUME that your medical condition will not be a factor and you can do whatever you may please in that last week. Also, it all should happen in the Philippines… because that’s where it will happen in my case.

A: Get yourself a good tan, luv…yeah be a beach bum like the Great Kahuna. Forsake the comforts of your luxurious hotel and rough it up in the sandy shores of an undeveloped beach. I wish I could join you but I’d send my stand-in, Phoebe Cates, instead. You two have a nice time now, you hear!Seriously, luv, you’re gonna be just fine. Nowadays, open heart surgery is not as risky as it sounds. You ought to know; you’re in the medical field. You be a good patient, luv, and let those beautiful nurses pamper you, okay? Good luck, PT. My love and prayers are always with you.

OPEN HEART SURGERY, what does it involve?

Q: what are the risks with OPEN HEART SURGERY, my relative, is only 60, tho had a minor heart attack , tho she has many other problems my main concern is that she suffers from epilepsy, the hospital has already put the tube thingy inside and had a look and its definitely open heart surgery she needs, tho i would like to know about?The risks?Experiences?Recovery ?i need all the info i can get thanx 4 ur time

A: Your friend has blocked arteries. Blood cannot flow properly. A bypass, which is a piece of vein removed from the leg, is used to ‘bypass’ the bad section of artery that is blocked. This bypass restores proper blood flow to the heart. The vein in the leg will be fine, though some leg pain may be experienced. Some open heart bypass patients complain that their leg bothered them post op more than their chest! Her chest will be cut open the ribs separated (cut) and opened, the heart will be placed on a bypass machine which will supply her body with blood while the heart is being repaired. Her heart will be repositioned after repair and she will be taken off bypass machine, and blood flow will be restored through the heart. If all goes well, she will be in critical for awhile, but will very quickly recover. She may be home within a week. When she gets up out of bed to walk she will have a pillow to hug tight to her chest, this is to protect the incision site and give stability to her chest as she uses her body’s muscles to stand and walk. At first she will need someone close to her to make sure she walks slowly and carefully. Do NOT take her arm, let her take yours, she will need the other arm to hug the pillow to her chest. Allow her to walk at her own pace. She will need to stop and rest periodically. Her doctors will give her specific care instructions, you should read them too. Her epilepsy will be managed throughout her surgery, and afterwards. Special restrictions and care may be needed, pay attention to details for recovery given by the surgeons. She should do very well. She should recover fairly quickly, amazing after such an invasive surgery, but true. Your friend will be having quite a different life after this, she will have to maintain a strict diet in most cases, and will have to exercise daily to keep herself healthy from now on. Her scar will take about a year or more to fade, she will always have a scar, though in time it will be just a thin pink line. The scar will go from a few inches below the base of the neck down just past the sternum, it is a long scar. It will be quite large at first, some swelling at the edges, there will be care instructions for the wound, follow them exactly.Anytime she needs to lean forward to reposition herself or stand, she should use her pillow. She will be just fine. Bless you for looking out for her.