When should I call a doctor once I’ve been discharged after a thoracic surgery?

There are several symptoms that announce a mitral valve problem and that require a doctor’s attention.

Only a doctor who specializes in this type of surgery can tell you if you need to go through an intervention or not.

Statistically speaking and based on our experience with this type of intervention, we can say that mitral valve repair is a successful procedure.

Together with your doctor, you will decide if it is better to opt for mitral valve repair or for a replacement surgery based on your necessities.

The length of the recovery following a mitral valve repair is different for each patient.

Before you leave the hospital after this surgery, you will be told when you should have your first follow-up appointment.

With today’s advanced technology, these interventions have become more and more successful as their outcome lasts more.

Revascularization is necessary in different circumstances. After examining you, your doctor will be able to tell you if this is the best treatment option for you.

Based on each type of intervention, we always tell our patients if a transfusion might be necessary and help them prepare accordingly.

Just like any other surgery, bypass surgery involves some risks. You will discuss them with your doctor before you decide to have this intervention.

Just like any other surgery, angioplasty poses some post-operative risks. You will discuss them with your doctor before you decide to have this intervention.

There are several types of candidates who can opt for this surgery. After examining you and finding out more about your medical history, your doctor will be able to tell you if you are eligible for this procedure.

This procedure entails multiple advantages. Your doctor will tell you more about them before you decide to opt for this surgery.

Certain symptoms might announce that you are at risk of developing postoperative complications.

Each patient’s hospital stay is different based on how they feel after the intervention.

After any type of surgery, it’s possible to develop some complications. You will be well-informed about the risks associated with thoracic surgery before you decide to go through this intervention.

Your doctor will be able to answer this question after evaluating your recovery.

Following this surgery, you should look out for certain signs that might be a sign of complications.

Your doctor will tell you when this meeting should take place following thoracic surgery.

Before you decide to undergo surgery, your doctor will tell you more about the potential risks associated with this type of intervention.

Your doctor will be able to anticipate what effect this surgery may have on you, after examining you.

Your medication might be changed before and after the surgery. Your doctor will provide you with precise indications on this matter.

There are several factors that might increase the risk of having a child with a congenital heart defect.

Children that are born with congenital heart defects often discover these malformations later in life. In most of the cases, they live perfectly normal lives.

Once you return home, watch out for any signs that might indicate complications.

After any type of surgery, it’s important to follow-up with your doctor in order to understand what result the surgery had and reduce the risk of complications.

Your doctor will tell you what restrictions apply to your case following a pacemaker implantation based on your activity.

It is important to follow-up with your doctor periodically after a pacemaker implantation.

Some symptoms are absolutely normal after this type of intervention. Others might announce the onset of complications.

Angioplasty is not considered a dangerous procedure. However, the risk of complications may increase if the patient is over 70 years old and presents other health problems.

Your doctor will be able to tell which procedure is best suited for you after your medical examination.

Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure.

Cardiac catheterization is considered a safe procedure, however, there are some potential complications that you need to consider.

A small - and sometimes larger - bruise is normal.

Yes, this surgery is performed on the muscles, valves, or arteries of the heart.

The coronary artery bypass surgery presents some risks that need to be considered.

Access to a newer technology and research significantly improved the heart bypass surgery's success rate over time.

The bypasses are about 50% likely to remain open up to 10 years after the operation.

Heart surgery is typically covered by health insurance, but there are certain out-of-pocket expenses that you might want to consider.

An ICD is a small device implanted in your chest, under the skin, that keeps track of your heart rate.

Manufacturers of ICDs promise a period of 5 to 9 years of projected longevity.

An ICD implant procedure may cause bleeding, pain, and infection at the incision site.

Moderate exercise can keep ICD patients fit, without raising the shock risk.

People with advanced heart failure, otherwise healthy, are considered a good candidate for this procedure.

In most cases, heart surgeries are covered by insurance.

The Ross procedure is usually a successful procedure that yields favorable long-term results.

The patient will be moved to the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

The Ross procedure is a very effective treatment solution for a damaged aortic valve because the pulmonary valve is under less stress and therefore a replacement valve in this position has a far greater chance of succeeding.

The main advantage of the Ross procedure is that swapping the patient's aortic valve with their own pulmonary valve rather than a homograft or mechanical valve leads to better blood flow through the heart and superior durability.