Question 1

Does an echocardiogram show fat and scar tissue on the heart?

Accepted Answer

An Echo gives a good picture of the size and surface of the heart. The valves are well visualized - scar tissue is not directly seen as much as inferred by abnormal movement in an area that may have had previous scarring from infarction.

Question 2

I have history of a asd repair as a child, large amount of scar tissue on my heart . last few month retaining fluids in my legs/ abdomen, notice low bp but increase pulse . what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Increasing fluid buildup w relative low BP might suggest right sided heart pressures elevated (unlikely due to ASD particularly if successful repair as a child).  Need to rule out calcification and thickening of the pericardium (constrictive pericarditis) which can sometimes occur decades after surgery when there is a " large amount of scar tissue on heart".  A cardiac ct and careful echo doppler.

Question 3

Could a mass in between the lung and heart be scar tissue from a hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the location of the hernia and what kind of surgery was done. Surgery for a hiatal hernia or diaphragmatic hernia may cause scar near the heart. But even this should not lead to a mass between the heart and lung.

Question 4

Heart surgery 2014. recent surgery to remove scar tissue left lung. one-week later repeat surgery to stop artery bleed l-lung. 2-liter clot. now large bubbles from the bottom of left lung to top. med pain. bubbles on exertion or moving?

Accepted Answer

There is an association with pneumothorax and a bubbling sensation. A chest CT is recommended. Your physician may elect to obtain a chest x ray initially. Watch for shortness of breath, chest pain and nausea.  Other causes include GI upset.

Question 5

Does scars found on my heart mean i've had a heart attack in the padt?

Accepted Answer

Depending on what it shows, low mobility or immobile sections of the heart can indicate old injuries to the heart muscle resulting from vascular insufficiency.

Question 6

My baby had open heart sergary now shes a month old and her scar is kind of red and puffy around the top of it what does this mean im worried?

Accepted Answer

The area may just be irritated, but you want to make sure it is not infected. One sign would be any drainage from the area. To be safe have it looked at by your doctor.

Question 7

Is it nromal for heart rate increase working on a hot day? its been riding about 88-120 all day im home now and showered still riding about 85 im scar

Accepted Answer

heart rate to increase on very hot days, and to come back down when you cool off.. Nothing to worry about.

Question 8

During heart attack does damaged myocardium contracts normally until it scars?

Accepted Answer

A heart attack happens when the heart muscle gets so little oxygen (the fuel it needs to stay alive and contract) that it dies. When there is a lack of fuel, at first, the muscle contracts less than normal. When the muscle is dead, it does not contract at all.

Question 9

How do i get an open heart surgery scar to disappear?

Accepted Answer

Scars tend to fade with time, but never really go away. Some areas of the body tend to scar worse than others. Sternal wounds tend to scar a bit more than places like the face or neck. You can try things like silicone sheeting or steroid injections if your scar is hypertrophic.

Question 10

How can i get an open heart surgery scar to appear better?

Accepted Answer

Avoid wound tension with tape and/or supportive bra, silicone adhesive gel sheets, no sun exposure, topical scar massage, close surgical follow up, timely removal of sutures, etc.

Scar tissue around heart

Does an echocardiogram show fat and scar tissue on the heart?

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I have history of a asd repair as a child, large amount of scar tissue on my heart . last few month retaining fluids in my legs/ abdomen, notice low bp but increase pulse . what could be wrong?

Could a mass in between the lung and heart be scar tissue from a hernia surgery?

Heart surgery 2014. recent surgery to remove scar tissue left lung. one-week later repeat surgery to stop artery bleed l-lung. 2-liter clot. now large bubbles from the bottom of left lung to top. med pain. bubbles on exertion or moving?

Does scars found on my heart mean i've had a heart attack in the padt?

My baby had open heart sergary now shes a month old and her scar is kind of red and puffy around the top of it what does this mean im worried?

Is it nromal for heart rate increase working on a hot day? its been riding about 88-120 all day im home now and showered still riding about 85 im scar

During heart attack does damaged myocardium contracts normally until it scars?

How do i get an open heart surgery scar to disappear?

How can i get an open heart surgery scar to appear better?

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