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Everything You Need To Know About Open-Heart Surgery

Open-heart surgery is a surgery that is done on the valves, muscles, or arteries of the heart. Open-heart surgery is also called traditional heart surgery. Many heart procedures are done with only a small incision. Apart from this, doctors use CE marked cerebral embolic protection device to protect the brain from a stroke during cardiac procedures.

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Everything You Need To Know About Open-Heart Surgery

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  1. Everything You Need To Know About Open-Heart Surgery

  2. INTRODUCTION Open-heart surgery is a surgery that is done on the valves, muscles, or arteries of the heart. In fact, according to a recent survey report by the National Herat, Ling, and Blood Institute (NHLB), open-heart surgery is one of the most common types of heart surgery performed on adults. Open-heart surgery is also called traditional heart surgery. As in this advanced world, many heart procedures are done with only a small incision. No wide opening is required while surgery. Apart from this, doctors use CE marked cerebral embolic protection device to protect the brain from a stroke during cardiac procedures.

  3. When does a person need open-heart surgery? Usually, open-heart surgery is recommended to perform coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This surgery is necessary for people suffering from coronary heart disease. Apart from this, open-heart surgery is done to repair abnormal or damaged areas of the heart, implant essential medical devices, and for heart transplantation.

  4. What are the risks associated with open-heart surgery? • Kidney or lung failure • Memory loss • Breathing difficulty • Heart attack • Infection and more • Chest pain or low fever • Blood loss • Blood clot • Pneumonia • Irregular heartbeat

  5. Recovery after open-heart surgery: • Incision Care • Get Enough Sleep • Eat Healthily

  6. This is a very important step. You need to keep your incision site dry and warm. Always, wash your hands before touching them. Apart from this, you should inspect the signs of infection too. Some of the signs of infection are fever, redness around the incision, drainage, or opening from the incision site. Incision Care

  7. Many of the patients experience a problem while sleeping. Well, you need to understand that proper rest is crucial after open-heart surgery. To get better sleep, you can: Get Enough Sleep • Avoid caffeine during and before few hours of bedtime • Take your pain medication at least one hour before bed

  8. If you want to get recovered fast, then you should include healthy food items in your diet. Apart from this, maintain your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Eat Healthily

  9. THANKS! Any questions? Contact Us: +1 (813) 530-8200 info@keystoneheart.com

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