Question 1

what is the best place in the world to have heart surgery?

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There is no one best: It is a common belief that people have that if they are going to have a significant procedure done, then they will look on line, find the 'best' one, and won't give up until they get an appt with that doc in that hospital.  I have found, in general, that those are the worst scenarios.  Find the heart surgeon that specializes in the particular heart procedure u need, and go where he/she recommends.

Question 2

what is an open-heart surgery like?

Accepted Answer

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 3

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 4

why would someone need open heart surgery?

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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 5

what's it like to have open heart surgery?

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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 6

why would a person need open heart surgery?

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It's complicated: That's a very open ended question. Heart surgery is typically indicated when the risks of surgery are outweighed by the benefits. Lots of studies have been done for various conditions to determine when it is a good idea. Considerations like symptoms (eg, chest discomfort, trouble breathing), or risk of dying (eg, large aortic aneurysms, type a dissection) are factored into the decision.

Question 7

what are the materials for open heart surgery?

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Not sure: Well I am trying to answer questions that no one has answered., your question is difficult because i don't know what you mean by materials. The surgeon would use scalpels, suture material to sew up the wounds, and various other surgical instruments depending on the exact type of open heart surgery. Is that what you mean?

Question 8

what causes the necessity of open heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Some patients have such extensive coronary blockage for which multiple stents are not sufficient and open-heart surgery is required.  Currently, valve replacement cannot be done without open-heart surgery although the incisions are getting smaller.  As technology improves, more and more of the coronary and valve repair will be done in the catheterization laboratory and not in the operating room.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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