What are the symptoms of a heart attack?
Chest pain : This symptom can be mild and feel like discomfort or heaviness Pain on left arm and shoulder, neck, jaw, back or down toward your waist Shortness of breath or trouble breathing Nausea or stomach discomfort Anxiety Sweating Feeling lightheaded, dizzy, or passing out.
What is heart attack?
A heart attack occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. It is also called Myocardial Infarction (MI) and is a medical emergency treated without delay.
How much walking or exercise do I need after the surgery?
You have to walk for a minimum of 20-30 minutes daily after surgery, which can be further increased after 4-6 weeks of surgery.
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.
