Question 1

why are arteries closed after open heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: There are many reasons why arteries are closed after coronary artery surgery. Remember that surgery "bypasses" and does not remove blockages. Most importantly surgery does not chnage the medical problems which caused the blockages (such as cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle) and unless these are addressed the arteries will continue to close.

Question 2

when can i drink coffee after open heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Ask surgeon: If you are the individual with the heart surgery,  I am concerned of a more complex cardiac history.  A 33 year old having undergone significant cardiac surgery should directly discuss all these matters with both surgeon and cardiologist. Diet after any surgery is discussed with specific surgeon. Coffee is often started with regular diet.

Question 3

after open heart surgery rashes around the wound? why?

Accepted Answer

Variable: There can be any number of reasons. But, presuming it is not an infection, the most common cause is tape reaction from the bandage. Alternatively, some get a reaction from hair removal with clipper.

Question 4

what is open heart surgery like for an infant or a toddler?

Accepted Answer

Rough: Well surgery on a small child is technically challenging to the surgeon. It would ordinarily take several hours and the recovery several weeks or even months. That said, children and infants have a great ability to recuperate even from major surgery.

Question 5

what is the typical recovery period after an open heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

5 days/ 2 months: The typical patient spends 5 days in the hospital. Once the patient returns home, outpatient physical therapy is initiated either in the home or in a cardiac rehabilitation program.  If everything goes well, the recovery period is relatively complete after 2 months.

Question 6

could having heart palpitations lead to any type of heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

May be: Depends upon what is causing the palpitation.

Question 7

can you tell me how long is a hospital stay for open heart surgery ?

Accepted Answer

Open heart surgery: The stay can be a few days to weeks depending on the kind of surgery and the presence or absence of complications to the surgery.

Question 8

i have endocarditis caused by aspergillus, is heart surgery necessary?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If  valves are infected they may not be salvegable and surgery will be necessary for survival.

Question 9

when do doctors sometimes do open heart surgery instead of angioplasty?

Accepted Answer

Severity of disease: Angioplasty (usually with a stent too) is done when a blockage is accessible, the right size and when there are not too many.  Bypass surgery is needed if there are two many blockages that need to be "fixed, " if the blockages are in areas that cannot be stented, and for other reasons (could fill a book).  Talk to your cardiologist about the specific factors that apply to you.

Question 10

docs, usually how long is recovery after open heart surgery on an infant?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Some operations are more complex, tedious, and complications.
Simple ones lead to speedy recovery in infants.
They are pliable and quick to heal.

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