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Medical Conditions - Open Heart Surgery

Open-heart surgery, otherwise called traditional heart surgery, is when a cardiothoracic surgeon opens up the chest to operate on the heart's muscles, veins, or arteries. The most common open-heart surgery done on adults is coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

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Are there any risks in repeated open heart surgeries?

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Which is the best valve for aortic valve replacement?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should go for a mechanical (metal) aortic valve. In patients under the age of 55 years, mechanical valves are recommended.

What could be done to manage a block in the heart?

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Can one conceive while on anticoagulants post-heart surgery?

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I had a massive heart attack 15 years ago. Now, I have right sided chest pain. Please help.

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How can acyanotic heart disease be managed?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your child's report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It indicates an atrial septal defect.

Can lung fluid accumulate nine years after bypass surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fluid in the lungs has two meanings: either pleural effusion or pulmonary edema. Please send me her echocardiography report (the recent one) and chest X-ray.

How to treat pleural effusion in my grandmother?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Redo surgery is usually risky for most people, especially in older age. Specifically, it depends upon many patient and procedure-related factors.

Can congenital heart malformations be treated?

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How to get rid of extreme fear, suicidal thoughts, and fear of failure?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Decrease in concentration, suicidal thought, fear of failure, and sleeplessness are features of a depressive episode.

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