Question 1

is having open heart surgery considered a disability?

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No: Assuming full recovery, return to normal cardiac function and no complications, open heart surgery per se does not result in permanent disability.

Question 2

is having open heart surgery considered risky?

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The mortality rate: Is about 1-2%.

Question 3

could i do gym after having open heart surgery of asd?

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ASD: Talk to your doctor. If your repair was successful and things otherwise are good, exercise will be recommended to you. Discuss the form(s) of exercise appropriate for you with the doctors who know you and your condition.

Question 4

what are the long term complications of a baby having open heart surgery for an asd?

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Unlikely: Since an ASD involves low pressure chambers closing the hole, if it is done before damage to the lung vasculature will solve the problem. Unlikely surgery may damage part of the heart's electrical system.  This is more common one type of asd.

Question 5

can you have children after having open heart surgery?

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Yes: Probably the most common forms of heart surgery in a woman who are of child bearing age are heart valve surgery and repairs of congenital defects.  Most of these women will be capable of child bearing but some (like the ones with mechanical heart valves) will require special care during the pregnancy.

Question 6

can you still have a baby safely after having open heart surgery?

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Yes: But it has to be supervised closely with cardiologist and perinatologist.

Question 7

what do you advise if i'm having open heart surgery soon, what to expect?

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Depends: Depends on what's wrong with your heart, what kind of surgery is planned, and what other medical issues you have.

Question 8

are there common long-term psychological side-effects to having open-heart surgery ?

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In a few cases: This is a topic of continued discussion and the answer is too long for such limited space.  In a nutshell, there have been situations described where patients have had "subtle neurocognitive changes" that are detected on "neurocognitive testing".  Many close to the patient may not notice.  Others may report subtle mood changes.  Keep in mind, the word subtle.

Question 9

does having open heart surgery for valvular aortic stenosis make you live shorter?

Accepted Answer

Not Typically: This would not be an expected outcome; in fact, the expected outcome is that one would live a bit longer with the aortic stenosis being corrected.  It is possible to have a shorter life expectancy is there is a complication from the surgery.

Question 10

complications from having open heart surgery and getting aortic valve replacement?

Accepted Answer

There are several: The complications of aortic valve replacement include bleeding, blood transfusions, stroke, infection, renal failure, reoperation, atrial fibrillation and death.  Therre are more as well.  Fortunately the risks of aortic valve surgery are relatively small for most patients.  The exact risks vary from patient to patient.  The average risk of death is about 1-2% for most aortic valve replacements.

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