Question 1

open heart surgery performed to remove a paraganglioma 3 months ago. blood pressure has gone up again to high120's/90's w/hr 110's. possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: Seek further evaluation by your primary care physician or cardiologist so things like arrythmia can be ruled out.

Question 2

dear dr
want to ask if one is facing 3 heart veins closed one 90% and others 40% & 50% with high blood pressure.is open heart surgery only solution?

Accepted Answer

Coronary artery dz: It sounds like you are saying that the 3 main heart arteries, Right coronary, left anterior descending and left circumflex, all have blockages.  Some doctors - interventional cardiologists - may try to stent these vessels (perform angiolpasty with stent)  if he or she thinks they are causing symptoms.  Or, you may be referred for bypass (CABG) surgery.  It depends on other factors.

Question 3

after open heart surgery  i want to punch my heavy bag for excercise. i know it will put a lot of pressure on my sternum. it has been twenty weeks ?

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OK: Your sternum has healed to almost full strength.  You can start a punching bag routine.  You will probably develop some chest wall or muscle pain as you start the exercise - because you haven't used your muscles to this extent since the operation.  Listen to your body and start gradually and workup to the level that you performed prior to surgery.

Question 4

is it normal to cough up some blood after open heart surgery? post op day 3

Accepted Answer

On call surgeon: If you had open heart surgery &amp; are coughing up blood, you should contact the on-call surgeon immediately.

Question 5

is it normal for my father  to have foot swelling after 1 year from open heart surgery when blood pressure and cholesterol levels are normal?

Accepted Answer

Would see MD: Your dad obviously has risk of peripheral vascular disease.  He could have blood clot and if has associated calf pain would seek attention soon.  If his saphenous vein was harvested he could just have increased edema in that leg from less outflow.  I would talk to his surgeon or let family doc know.

Question 6

a geriatric patient who has had open heart surgery years ago and recently had a stroke and is on blood thinners, can he take aleve (naproxen)?

Accepted Answer

Should not: Aleve (naproxen) is an NSAID and can have interactions with the blood thinners, so do not take until you discuss with the physician prescribing the blood thinners and pharmacist.

Question 7

my bp is any where between 120-90 top and 69-59 bottom is the diastolic to low i always feel tired&have headaches i had open heart surgery 8 weeks
old

Accepted Answer

Diastolic BP.: In and of themselves, those diastolic BP numbers seem fine.  You could still be recovering from the surgery.  Or you could be feeling tired from any new medications that may have been started before or after your surgery.  You may want to follow-up with your primary doctor or heart surgeon.

Question 8

can you suggest some heart exercises that i can do after open heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic: Aerobic exercises (such as walking) are preferred as opposed to resistance exercises (such as weightlifting).  Exercise does not improve the strength of the heart but improves the efficiency of the rest of the body so less demand is placed on the heart.  In most cases, cardiac rehabilitation is available either as an inpatient or outpatient after heart surgery.

Question 9

why can one's personality change after open heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Major life event: Heart surgery brings one to recognize one's vunerability and some react with fear and depression - can be treated with medications. Others react with a positive change in their attitude towards loved ones and life generally.

Question 10

how does to take to fully recover after open heart surgery on an infant?

Accepted Answer

Varies: As with any surgery, this varies. It would depend on the exact surgery required as well as whether there are any complciations. Usually it would involve one to two weeks in the hospital and four to eight weeks at home. It also depends on what you mean by "recovery." the chest could be sore for a much longer period for instance.

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Open heart surgery performed to remove a paraganglioma 3 months ago. blood pressure has gone up again to high120's/90's w/hr 110's. possible causes?

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Dear dr want to ask if one is facing 3 heart veins closed one 90% and others 40% & 50% with high blood pressure.is open heart surgery only solution?

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After open heart surgery i want to punch my heavy bag for excercise. i know it will put a lot of pressure on my sternum. it has been twenty weeks ?

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Is it normal to cough up some blood after open heart surgery? post op day 3

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Is it normal for my father to have foot swelling after 1 year from open heart surgery when blood pressure and cholesterol levels are normal?

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A geriatric patient who has had open heart surgery years ago and recently had a stroke and is on blood thinners, can he take aleve (naproxen)?

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My bp is any where between 120-90 top and 69-59 bottom is the diastolic to low i always feel tired&have headaches i had open heart surgery 8 weeks old

A member asked:

Can you suggest some heart exercises that i can do after open heart surgery?

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Why can one's personality change after open heart surgery?

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How does to take to fully recover after open heart surgery on an infant?

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