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Heart problems affect younger and younger people. Coronary system malfunction can lead to many serious conditions. It should be noted that all heart diseases have a negative impact not only on the quality of life, but also on its length. In most cases, doctors propose appropriate medications to increase the quality of life and extend the patient’s life. Unfortunately, in some cases this may not be enough. Then the only helpful method may be bypasses.
Bypasses – what are they?
The bypasses are small in size vascular bypassthat bypass arterial stenosis, and facilitate the transport of oxygen and nutrients. Bypass implantation can reduce the risk of myocardial ischemia. Baypasses are a common salvation for people who suffer from the build-up of atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries.
Before bypass implantation, it is necessary to do a lot of research. The surgery is always referred to by a cardiologist together with a cardiac surgeon. It is necessary to check the patency of the arteries before performing the procedure. Vaccination against hepatitis B is also very common. Your doctor may also refer you to an EKG and a chest X-ray. The procedure is performed thanks to the previously collected vein fragments. They are obtained from the leg or the chest. The entire operation may take up to 5 hours. It affects the heart, so it must be done very carefully. It can be carried out in two ways – on a beating heart or with a stoppage of its action. When choosing the latter method, the doctor must connect the patient to a special machine that will keep him alive throughout the operation.
Unfortunately, after the bypass surgery, special rehabilitation under the supervision of a cardiologist is necessary. You should also save yourself. It will be necessary to introduce some physical activity. However, it cannot be too forcing. After the bypass surgery, the patient should avoid demanding exercise as it may lead to late complications. If you have doubts about how to exercise or do not know what the best diet will be, consult your doctor. He should answer any questions bothering us and help in introducing appropriate habits, which will also be part of the therapy.
You shouldn’t do anything on your own as we can harm ourselves. When it comes to the heart, it is always worth being careful.
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The bypass surgery is sometimes the only hope for a normal and long life. However, when talking about opinions, it is also worth mentioning the possible complications. Interestingly, they do not have to appear immediately after the procedure. It may result in a heart attack or stroke. One of the more serious complications is also an embolism in the lungs.
Unfortunately, complications after the bypass surgery may even lead to the patient’s death. In addition, the risk of complications after surgery increases in elderly patients, as well as in patients with diabetes or renal failure. It is very important to rest after surgery. It should last several weeks. Changing your lifestyle is extremely important. Physical activity plays a key role in the entire recovery, which in this case should be moderate. The patient should also take medications prescribed by the doctor.
The patient should give up addictions and follow a proper diet. It should help to maintain an adequate level of glucose in the blood. Your diet should include eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Salt should be avoided. As for the complications themselves, the most serious are those that appear immediately after the procedure. The later they occur, the lower the risk of death is. The overall risk of death after cardiac bypass surgery is several percent.
If there are indications for this rather complicated operation – it is worth considering. In most cases, bypass significantly extend the patient’s life, and additionally increase the quality of life. They allow you to get rid of troublesome ailments and improve the patient. Complications after bypass surgery are extremely rare and in most cases the doctor is able to control the situation. Of course – serious complications that lead to the patient’s death are also possible, but much less often. It is important to find a trusted specialist to carry out the operation properly.