Question 1

who does an open heart surgery?

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TCV Surgeon: Open heart surgery is performed by cardiothoracic or cardiovascular surgeons, also known as ct or cv surgeons. These surgeons complete a general surgical fellowship and then a subspecialty fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery.

Question 2

how risky is open heart surgery?

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CABG 1-2 % mortality: For coronary artery bypass surgery generally in the 1-2% mortality range; for valve replacement 4-5%, higher in re-do surgery.

Question 3

how costly is open heart surgery?

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It depends: What i found is that open heart surgery costs vary widely from the average 'list price' of $125k to the average negotiated price of over $37k (this was for a population of 8808 patients in 912 hospitals).  Since the surgeon charges separately from the hospital, and hospital charges depend on the number of days and the intensity of care, the price could vary widely.  Call your insurance or hospital.

Question 4

what is an open-heart surgery like?

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GOOD: It is major surgery. It takes a month to recover. But it is the most effective surgery to cure symptoms. It is fun to do if you are the surgeon.

Question 5

why is open heart surgery necessary?

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Last resort: Heart surgery is typically held in reserve for patients with problems that are life-threatening that cannot be fixed with medications or fixed with percutaneous procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

Question 6

how dangerous is open heart surgery?

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It depends: Factors like your age, general health, other health problems you might have, prior heart surgeries, pumping function of your heart, and, of course, what particular operation is being considered, all affect the risk of a particular surgery.

Question 7

could a third open heart surgery be safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Well, it is technically more difficult for a heart surgeon if the patient has had previous surgery, but it still should be safe and, of course, if the surgery is indicated, that is not a reason not to do it. In deciding about whether to operate on a patient, we compare the risk with the potential benefit.

Question 8

why would someone need open heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Coronary artery dz in multiple vessels may need open heart. Valve problems may need replacement or repair by open heart. Congenital heart defects would be another reason for open heart.

Question 9

what's it like to have open heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Serious: Work up, includes blood samples
x-rays, cardiac catheterizing through groin or arm
if surgery appropriate! preop, prep, clipping, anesthesia, devices , lines catheters, open sternum, do the operation, dry up, cleanup, go to recovery icu, and wake up and cough, deep breathe, get out of bed, get devices remove and go home in 5-7 days.

Question 10

for how long does open heart surgery last?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on what operation you are talking about, taking certain medications, and controlling conditions like hypertension and diabetes.
Talk to your doctor if the operation lasting as long as possible is very important to you. This consideration can inform some choices for particular operations, such as heart valve surgery.

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