Question 1

i had open heart surgery as a baby, but i am all grown up now and want to get rid of the scar.?

Accepted Answer

Reduce not Remove: There may be many options to reduce the appearance or visibility of the scar but unfortunately there is no way to remove or regenerate normal skin at this point in medicine. Discuss your options with a plastic surgeon.

Question 2

how do u manage to do open heart surgery though rib cage acts as barrier to heart?

Accepted Answer

Sternotomy: Sternotomy is performed in which the sternum is surgically opened & then put back together following bypass.  However some centers are performing robotic surgery which does not involve sternotomy.

Question 3

stoam hurting and when let out gas it is exsteamly foul oder, i have been doing this for about 3 month. i am 62 and have had open heart surgery in 2007.  i am having problem with releaseing gas that is almost to much for my family to bear, this oder is ex

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You : You may be dealing with lactose intolerance which basically means you are having difficulty digesting dairy products thus resulting in foul smelling gas. Try a week free of dairy (no milk, butter, cheese, sour cream, yogurt etc. If you improve then you have your answer. There are pills you can buy over the counter that help aid in the digestion of dairy products. 
If this proves not to be the problem visit your doctor for a medical evaluation.

Question 4

how to prevent infection after open heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Keep wounds clean, breath deeply to keep lungs expanded, take meds as prescribed, minimize contact with others.

Question 5

i had open heart surgery now having sharp pains in the chest what could be the problem ?

Accepted Answer

Surgery : Could be just the eternal wires but should check with your doctor to be sure nothing else.

Question 6

why are the following tests done preoperatively for open heart surgery? echo...chest x-ray.....pfts.....and urinalysis?

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Here are some ...: All preoperative history-taking, physical exam, tests - imaging or bloods or pulmonary, are confirming anatomical and functional status of body and concerned organ of treated target &amp; predicting intra- / postoperative risks so to take precaution to minimize / avoid intra- / postop complications, leading to a best possible recovery, especially for major surgery like open heart surgery. Detail? Ask.

Question 7

dad had coronary stents and now he has severe chest pain and dyspnea his cardiac contractility function is 32 % is he in need of open heart surgery ?

Accepted Answer

Ask docs: Sounds like you want to check with his cardiologist. I would also advise to see a second opinion cardiologist to feel comfortable about decisions.

Question 8

i had recently open heart surgery after surgery my wires were broken of ribbs have pain now and im having high suger level?

Accepted Answer

Any infection?: We do wire the sternum together.
If it has disrupted internally you may need requiring, or plating.
You probably have some motion of the bone which can hurt
fever, chills, drainage, redness would be signs to see your surgeon soon!

Question 9

i recently had open heart surgery to correct endocarditis effects. now i am suffering from chest pain and cold sweats during exercise. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Chest pain after open heart surgery is not uncommon, it could be something minor such as incisional pain, or more serious problems such as pericarditis or pericardial fluid. You should have it checked by your cardiologist or heart surgeon ASAP

Question 10

my son is 5 months post op from open heart surgery. he has a rash around his chest scar. it is a red sandpaper feeling. normal or call the ped.

Accepted Answer

Call the Ped: Doubt if it's related to the surgery.  Probably some infectious disease

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HOW DO YOU GET RID OF TRAPPED GAS IN RIBS AFTER OPEN HEART SURGERY

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I had open heart surgery as a baby, but i am all grown up now and want to get rid of the scar.?

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How do u manage to do open heart surgery though rib cage acts as barrier to heart?

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Stoam hurting and when let out gas it is exsteamly foul oder, i have been doing this for about 3 month. i am 62 and have had open heart surgery in 2007. i am having problem with releaseing gas that is almost to much for my family to bear, this oder is ex

A member asked:

How to prevent infection after open heart surgery?

A member asked:

I had open heart surgery now having sharp pains in the chest what could be the problem ?

A member asked:

Why are the following tests done preoperatively for open heart surgery? echo...chest x-ray.....pfts.....and urinalysis?

A member asked:

Dad had coronary stents and now he has severe chest pain and dyspnea his cardiac contractility function is 32 % is he in need of open heart surgery ?

A member asked:

I had recently open heart surgery after surgery my wires were broken of ribbs have pain now and im having high suger level?

A member asked:

I recently had open heart surgery to correct endocarditis effects. now i am suffering from chest pain and cold sweats during exercise. is this normal?

A member asked:

My son is 5 months post op from open heart surgery. he has a rash around his chest scar. it is a red sandpaper feeling. normal or call the ped.

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