A 40-year-old member asked:
should i be concerned if there is a sudden muscle ache in left area just beneath scapula after triple bypass surgery acts/feels like a muscle cramp?
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Dr. Steven Ajluni answered
35 years experience Cardiology
Chest pain: It probably is secondary to postop inflammatory changes in the chest wall after cabg.
Answered on Jun 22, 2012
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Dr. Mario Matos-Cruz answered
39 years experience Thoracic Surgery
No.: Chest wall aches and pains may occur after sternotomy. Full range of motion excersises to the upper extremities will assist in recovery as well as gentle swimming if able.
Answered on Jun 22, 2012
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