Question 1

what is the role of a pacemaker after aortic valve replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Support heart rate: Occasionally after aortic valve replacement and possibly, more commonly, with mitral valve replacement, the conduction system of the heart gets damaged and the electrical communication between the upper and the lower chambers of the heart is lost (the pathway passes by the annulus of these valves).  The heart rate then, has to be supported with a pacemaker.

Question 2

how would a pacemaker affect someone after aortic valve replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Control pulse rate: Pacemakers are electrical stimulators used for bradycardia-slow pulse rate.
After some cardiac operations, as well as spontaneous dysrhythymias-, slow and dangerous rates can occur.
Pacemaker implants have become common and generally quite safe.

Question 3

can you vaporize marijuana after aortic valve replacement surgery and with a pacemaker?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana: If you are asking can you inhale marijuana with those diagnoses,  ...  Not smart.

Question 4

can you drink alcohol after having aortic valve replacement surgery and while having a pacemaker?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Moderation is always suggested.

Question 5

can you smoke marijuana after aortic valve replacement surgery and with a pacemaker?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Not recommended, but you have personal freedom still.

Question 6

what is the effect of a pacemaker after aortic valve replacement?

Accepted Answer

Pacemaker and AVR: After an aortic valve replacement the pacemaker works the same way to keep the heart from going too slow.  Sometimes with aortic valve disease the conduction system gets damaged because it is close to the valve, and the patient needs a pacemaker.

Question 7

my dad is 70. he just had aortic valve replacement. does he need a permenant pacemaker?

Accepted Answer

Need for pacer?: Assuming your father had aortic stenosis, the need for a valve replacement is totally separate from any need for a pacemaker. A pacemaker's function is usually to allow a control of the heart rhythm in the case of the heart's normal rhythm being abnormal or undependable. Most rhythm problems respond to oral medication but some require a pacemaker. Valve disease is usually a separate issue.

Question 8

suvival rate for 47 yr f with hx of stemi in lad, 6 stents, sss, pacemaker (20% dependent), aortic valve replacement, non-semi, and occluded by pass?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Much depends upon the status of her heart muscle health as determined by an echocardiogram or gated blood pool scan.. If her left ventricle has good strength (normal ejection fraction)and no evidence of past or present congestive heart failure, I believe survival odds can be good barring any further heart attacks which will cause myocardial damage.

Question 9

aortic valve replacement, and a pacemaker. 21. what alcohol is allowed? if in moderation, beer, liquor, wine? how about cannabis if vaporized?

Accepted Answer

None usually: Valve replacement in a young person usually means a mechanical valve with lifelong anti coagulation with coumadin (warfarin).  Therefor, alcohol usually not a good idea.

Question 10

hi there.  i have extensive heart history (aortic valve replacement, aortic graft, pacemaker, and copd.  recently i have been quite short of breath and i feel my heart is working hard.  what should i

Accepted Answer

If your symptoms: have worsened significantly - please don't try to self- diagnose. At minimum you need to see your doctor or cardiologist/ pulmonologist. It you have acute distress you should be urgently evaluated.

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