Question 1

its normal if after open heart surgery to retain water in longs and in heart and for how long ?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: It's not normal but it happens commonly for a variety of reasons. Abnormalities in your heart prior to surgery, difficulty handling the blood and fluids administered with surgery, rhythm disturbances, swelling (edema) related to the surgery itself, anemia from blood loss, stiffness of the heart muscle from sutures, surgery, and anesthesia - to name a a few. It should get better but needs treatment.

Question 2

heart failure diet to lose water retention?

Accepted Answer

Low sodium: The most important thing--almost the only thing--is to restrict the sodium content of your diet.  Sodium will cause fluid retention.

Question 3

can a slow heart rate cause water retention? just looking for some answers, as i have suffered for years with this problem, and know i do have a slow heart rate, also pac which they say are benign.

Accepted Answer

Generally : Generally no, as long as your heart function, specifically both the squeezing (systolic function) and relaxing (diastolic function) are normal. If those have not been evaluated previously then you can discuss getting an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) with your doctor. There are many things that can  cause leg swelling, not just heart issues, including medication side effects and  vascular issues in the legs.

Question 4

i .m a diabetic and also suffering a weak heart. i water retention on my legs. what should i do to stop this water retention. i am 47 yrs old.?

Accepted Answer

Diuretics: Diurectics like Furosemide are used for fluid retention.  Talk to your cardiologist.

Question 5

what are reasons you have swollen legs when the doctor say its not water retention or your heart?

Accepted Answer

Venous insufficiency: The commonest cause is inadequacy of the tiny valves that in the veins of your lower legs allowing gravity to push fluid into the interstitial spaces of your legs when you're on your feet. Elevation and support stockings can be helpful. Do you leave an indentation in your skin when you press down on it? If not, you may not really have swelling at all. Many people think they do but, not really!

Question 6

developed hypertension;water retention, lymphedema;& shortness of breath when not lying down. my x-ray, ecco, heart mr, lungs are ok. whats wrong??

Accepted Answer

Edema: Shortness of breath despite normal echocardiogram,ekg,lung exam calls for a treadmill stress test and,if negative,pulmonary function studies. Medications like amlodipine, corticosteroids,antiinflammatories like Advil or Aleve can cause ankle edema. Taking a diuretic reverses fluid retention and lowers blood pressure. Potassium must then be monitored though.  A cardiologist is best to advise you.

Question 7

i was asked the reason for taking these medications; furosemide(1am 1 pm) and aldactone(water retention), clopidogrel(left heart enlargement from poor bp control), lisinopril 5mg bp. can i take the 2 furosemide once at am with aldactone and others pm?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic medication: It is best to discuss with the provider who prescribed the medication  how to best take the medication for maximal benefit and ease of compliance.

Question 8

who does an open heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

TCV Surgeon: Open heart surgery is performed by cardiothoracic or cardiovascular surgeons, also known as ct or cv surgeons. These surgeons complete a general surgical fellowship and then a subspecialty fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery.

Question 9

who performed the first open heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: Open heart surgery may simply refer to an exposed heart in the chest. The surgery itself may be as simple as a biopsy or as complicated as a vessel bypass with valve replacement and aneurysm repair. You may also be referring to the use of cardiopulmonary bypass which allows surgeons to stop the heart and essentially pumps blood to the other vital organs while the heart is repaired.

Question 10

how likely is dying from open heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Heart surgery: It depends on the type of heart surgery, the condition of the patient and the skill/results of the surgical team and support staff. In really first rate places the overall mortality across procedures can be 1% or less, tho some will have much higher and some almost none.

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Its normal if after open heart surgery to retain water in longs and in heart and for how long ?

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Heart failure diet to lose water retention?

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Can a slow heart rate cause water retention? just looking for some answers, as i have suffered for years with this problem, and know i do have a slow heart rate, also pac which they say are benign.

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I .m a diabetic and also suffering a weak heart. i water retention on my legs. what should i do to stop this water retention. i am 47 yrs old.?

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What are reasons you have swollen legs when the doctor say its not water retention or your heart?

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Developed hypertension;water retention, lymphedema;& shortness of breath when not lying down. my x-ray, ecco, heart mr, lungs are ok. whats wrong??

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I was asked the reason for taking these medications; furosemide(1am 1 pm) and aldactone(water retention), clopidogrel(left heart enlargement from poor bp control), lisinopril 5mg bp. can i take the 2 furosemide once at am with aldactone and others pm?

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Who does an open heart surgery?

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Who performed the first open heart surgery?

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How likely is dying from open heart surgery?

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