A member asked:

If you just got released from hospital post cabg surgery and happen to catch a cold or the flu, how serious is that? dangerous or just nuisance?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Depends: If you do not have any previous heart damage from infarction, no history of heart failure and no lung disease, it is more of a nuisance. But do not hesitate to speak to your cardiologist as things are never black or white.

Answered 2/8/2015

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Nuisance plus: The cough, pain and fluid shifts can get serious so stay in touch with your surgical team.

Answered 4/26/2013

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