Will I require a Blood Transfusion during surgery?
It depends upon the pre-operative Hemoglobin levels of the patient. If it is above 12gm/dl, the requirement of blood during surgery is 0-1 bottle. But we always arrange four bottles as standby.
Can I live a long life after Bypass Surgery?
Sure, you live long, provided the surgery is done within the right time and for the correct indication.
What are the restrictions after Open Heart Surgery?
Avoid weight lifting and driving for three months.
What are the side effects of Open Heart Surgery?
Like any other operation, the patient has a risk of infection and bleeding.
Which is the most serious Heart surgery?
All Heart surgeries are considered to be serious.
How many hours does open-heart surgery take?
Surgical time varies depending on the type of surgery and diseased condition of your heart. Usually, the Average heart surgery lasts for 4-6 hours.
How long will I stay in the hospital for heart surgery?
Usually, straightforward cardiac surgery recovered patients will be discharged on the 5th day of surgery.
What can I do or cannot do after surgery?
Avoid weight lifting and driving for three months.
How will my pain be managed?
You will be given pain killer intravenously (IV) in the postoperative period, which reduces your pain to a negligible level.
How long will my surgery take?
Surgical time varies depending upon the type of surgery and diseased condition of your heart. Usually, the average heart surgery lasts for 4-6 hours.
