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My father (55 y/o) had been given 6 months to decide on whether or not to get his second open heart surgery (First time is off-pump coronary artery bypass, using leg vein). He have diabetes and high bloody pressure. He is having the surgery at the end of the year. What are the risks?

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In coronary artery disease (CAD), the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to your heart muscle grow hardened and narrowed. You may try treatments such as lifestyle changes, medicines, and& ...  Read More

I had a open heart surgery before 11 years ago.. As there was a whole in my heart... Can I go to gym and lift heavy weights.. Please advice

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Get one 2D echo test & send the report ...  Read More

Can open heart operated by pass surgery patients use penis rings. While performing sex

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Why use but still you can give it a try calculated risk ...  Read More

Recently I had open heart by pass surgery..Iam feeling burning sensation near chest where operation performed .kindly advice

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Post procedure some discomfort will be there. Don’t worry. You will be fine only. ...  Read More

Can open heart by pass surgery patients take testosterone tablets or injections.kindly adbice

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Why? If a doctor prescribed it, then ask them please. If not stop the medication and then plan your surgery. Dr Benedict Raj ...  Read More

Recently I had open heart bi pass surgery. After how many months I can do sex with my wife .can I take Viagra tablets.

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At least 6 months Dont take any tab like viagra not good for heart ...  Read More

My fatheropt open heart surgery in Thursday after that he can't see anything what was the reason? Please guide me help me out what is the actual prolem happen?

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Hi Your father will need a comprehensive eye examination as soon as possible. It could be compromised blood flow to the nerve of the eye. ...  Read More

My uncle who resides in Madurai has been recommended for an open heart surgery based on an Angiography report. I would like to know which Hospital is the best in Madurai for open heart surgery? Or is it good to shift him to Chennai or Bangalore where he may have more experts to attend to him?

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Hi, for open heart surgery its better to shift to chennai, where all.facilities will be available... ...  Read More

My mother is heart patient. Her all the veins of heart are blocked.Doctor has suggested for open heart surgery. So anyone please can suggest me that will it be safe ?? And what are the advantages & disadvantages of this surgery?? My mother is very worried. Everything will be alright na ??

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Don't worry These days heart surgery is very safe ...  Read More

Hello doc, Is open heart surgery safe process? Also is there a safe alternative for same. Request to suggest a good heart specialist in Pune. Thank you in advance

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Open heart surgery is safe, near zero risk. Go for it. Its the best why other alternative. ...  Read More

Hi Sir, I have understand ASD closure through open heart surgery at age of 25 and after discharge I used to get wet dreams so that palpitations in sleep. After 4weeks I am unable to control and mastrubating happend continuously when orgasam came I experienced of palpitations & heart moving fell. Do it cause any damage or problem to heart or i

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The surgery has no correlation with your existing symptoms. Kindly consult a psychiatrist for your existing symptoms. ...  Read More

Is there any complications in open heart surgery for 69 year person... As in angiography it is TVD severe calcification Impression.

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There is a 5% risk of cardiac complications in any open heart surgery. The higher the age and the comorbidities, the risk may increase proportionately. ...  Read More

Why does oxygen required after undergone open surgery for umbilical hernia? Is it common patient feel less energy after surgery.

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Yes, it’s common during and after surgery as patient under went Anesthetic drugs and to support the metabolic activity in the body and support the respiration, it’s essential ...  Read More

My brother had an open heart surgery when he was 5 years. Now he is 22.He is currently working and physically fit and not taking any kind of treatments or medicines. But when it Comes to medical clearance for work visa it is getting rejected due to only the scar visible in xray... What's the remedy.. After a full body examination can he get a medic

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Share the x ray first ...  Read More

I had done open fistula surgery.. How many days pus discharge from fistula wound after open fistula surgery.. Plz reply

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It's should not be there if taking proper antibiotics ...  Read More

I had done open fistula surgery 2 month ago.. Wound fully healed. Still but when I passing stool their is pain with bowl movement.. It is normal or not.. What is recovery time for open fistula surgery

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

I had done open fistula surgery 2 month ago still but when I passing stool their is pain with bowl movement.. It is normal or not?

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ...  Read More

Hello Sir.. I am living in a small Village. I had varicocele in both side L- Grade,-4 R -Grade -2. Due to my Economical Problems I prefer for surgery at my nearby town madanapalle. After understanding my Economical position Doctor suggests me for Open(Regular) surgery. He said Laproscy , microscopy, and Embolization are more expensive than Regula

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Open surgery has best outcomes In This disease.. Most of ur activities u can resume within four weeks of time with precautions as e planned by ur treating doctors. ...  Read More

I have gone through open heart surgery when i was 10 now im 22. Two of my job visa got rejected in medical clearance due to the scar outside and inside the body and it is visible in xray. Can that scar inside the body cured... How to cure this... What is the remedy

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Scar will remain throughout your life. ...  Read More

My mother has been advised hysterectomy due to fibroids and bleeding issue,. Consulting doctor said if possible they will try for laparoscopic but if they find any difficulty then they will do open surgery. My mother had previously undergone 2 C-sections with vertical incision. Just want to know which mode of hysterectomy will be best for her an

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Your treating Doctor is the best person to do the counseling. Previous two Caesareans through a vertical incision may make laparoscopy surgery difficult. And complications may be difficult to tackle. ...  Read More

I have fistula from past 8 years...there is discharge from past 1 month otherwise never had discharge Wanted to know which surgery is better laser or open surgery? Please advice

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Open surgery after taking MRI fistulogram ...  Read More

Based on the report given what is risk of developing a heart disease? What do I do to lower triglycerides?

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Dietary modifications and statins required ...  Read More

My mother has problem of aortic stenosis and the problem is severe. Doctor has recommended to get valve replacement Surgery done. Please advise if we should go for open heart surgery or TAVI/TAVR surgery. We have lost my father due to COVID and my mother is a housewife so cost of surgery is also a concern.

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Surgical valve replacement will be cheaper ...  Read More

Hello Doc, My mom had open heart surgery a week back. Her valve was not working and was replaced by a metallic valve. Now post operation, she has lost her appetite and sleep. Is this common? What can be done to improve her appetite and sleep issues. Thank you in advance. Regards, Deepa

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Nothing to worry It is common after surgery ...  Read More

Hello doc, After open heart surgery for metallic valve, how long patient takes to come out of ICU. Thanks

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It depends upon heart function and comorbidities On an average 2-3 days icu stay ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, My age is 24 years old, as a part of healthy life i had opted for prventive health checkup. I had attached the lipid profile. My HDL is 40.87 which is low. Whether this low HDL cause heart conditions in future?. Please guide me whether this reports shows any signs of heart condition or future heart conditions.

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It's all normal ...  Read More

Could covid be transmitted through second hand smoke? Smoke drifts into our apartment because of smokers living on the floor below. Are we at risk of contracting covid through this smoke?

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I'm currently 4 months past open heart surgery for triple bypass. Since my doctor encouraged me to walk, I've gradually increased the duration and distance and now walking totally around 9.5 km per day. Is it advisable and safe to do this much of walking 4 months after open heart surgery?

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If you are able to walk that distance without any discomfort..then you may continue by your choice. But you may restrict it to 4 to 5 km.. that should be enough and do some other form of light aerobic ...  Read More

What is the genuine cost for Hernia Open Surgery And the best doctor and Hospital for this with few choices.

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The cost of hernia depends on the city and facility's in hospital and surgeon usually rate Is RS 10000 to ,20000 . ...  Read More

My nephew is three years old and had a block and a hole in his heart. There was an open heart surgery on Tuesday. He is been kept in a ventilator till then. Today they said that there is some bleeding. Then said the child has seizures. Now they asked to buy epicetam injection. Why is this happening. Is this usual. The surgery was conducted in p.g.i

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Any open cardiac surgery is a major surgery and post surgery there can be multiple issues which can happen to any patient. That is why the intensive care doctors take care in the ICU and things change ...  Read More

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