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minimally invasive
Posted by steve (more from steve) on Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:26:40
In Reply to: Heart surgery, STICKMAN, Thu, 15 Dec 2005 06:23:23
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I don’t know if this is the standard all over yet, but better hospitals will do minimally invasive whenever possible. The recovery time is less than with open heart - just a few small incisions.
I would think repair is a better choice if that is an option. One could always go back and replace it later. Usually a ring is added to support the weak valve and retain its proper shape.
If you wait while trying alternative treatments, get regular echoes (monthly or even every few weeks) so that you know if the condition is getting worse. Since the heart can’t rest, scar tissue does not readily heal and is best avoided for better overall heart condition long-term.
Make sure any rehab is really rehab. Some nursing homes that do this are in it for money and the rehab is not very useful. Patients get worse lying in bed all day. Have her walk a lot after rehab to keep building heart and overall strength.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Heart surgery, STICKMAN, Thu, 15 Dec 2005 06:23:23
- Thanks all. You're a great bunch to tap into! :^ ) nm, STICKMAN, Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:39:05
- Re: Heart surgery, Jonathan, Thu, 15 Dec 2005 19:53:53
- Re: Heart surgery, tturboboy, Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:54:40
- Re: Heart surgery (mitral or aortic?) - Long, dchmiele1992, Thu, 15 Dec 2005 10:24:11
- "Gum on Seat" vs. "Heart Surgery", NickR, Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:07:41
- Re: Heart surgery, RichardM, Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:33:45
- minimally invasive, steve, Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:26:40 <-- Viewing This Message
- Sorry to hear, but as suggested you want to get a 2nd.., TKC, Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:21:38
- Re: Heart surgery, michael p, Thu, 15 Dec 2005 07:22:30
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