Just before the surgery, you will be given a mild sedative. If you are a man, your chest will be shaved. If blood vessels are to be taken from your legs, they will be shaved too. You will then be moved to the operating room. The operating room can be intimidating and feel cold at first, […]
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Need To Know: The usual length of hospital stay after bypass surgery is 3 to 7 days. It takes about 4 to 6 weeks to recover following surgery, and about 6 weeks to return to normal activity, though it takes about 12 weeks for the breastbone to heal. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will be
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Any medical procedure has possible risks and complications. The most common risks in bypass surgery include: Too much bleeding, requiring more surgery Infection of the wound Stroke, the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen caused by a blockage Blood clots Organ failure (liver, kidney, lung) Heart attacks occur in 5% to 10%
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You will have a checkup with the cardiologist about 7 to 10 days after you go home. During this visit, the cardiologist will discuss your recovery, make recommendations for improving your lifestyle, and fine-tune your medications if necessary. By the sixth week after surgery, most people resume almost all of their regular activities. You can
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In addition to bypass surgery, there are two other types of treatment for coronary artery disease: Medication Angioplasty Medication Medication is useful for patients with disease in the earlier stages with just one or two arteries that are partially blocked. It is also useful if for some reason your coronary artery disease cannot be treated
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Before the bronchoscopy (usually a day or two before), the doctor will usually test your blood and urine. You may also need to have a chest x-ray or CT scan. A CT scan is a painless, sophisticated x-ray procedure that uses a computer to provide images of soft tissue, bone, and blood vessels. Tell your
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Most people are awake during this procedure. You will have medicine to help you relax and to numb your throat. The bronchoscopy itself usually takes about 20 minutes. This is what usually happens during bronchoscopy: First, you’ll take medicine to help you relax. A nurse will start an IV (intravenous) needle in your arm. The
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Bronchoscopy does not usually cause any complications. For the first day or so, you might have these symptoms: Mild fever (less than 101 degrees F, 38.3 degrees C) Hoarseness Coughing up small amounts of blood (less than a tablespoon) You can take acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Advil) for these symptoms. Avoid
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to bronchoscopy. Q: Does bronchoscopy hurt? A: No one’s going to say bronchoscopy is particularly comfortable, but it shouldn’t hurt. If you’re worried, work out a hand signal with your doctor ahead of time. You can raise your hand to tell him or her to stop putting in the
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to bronchoscopy. Bronchoscopy lets the doctor see inside your airways, using a thin tube called a bronchoscope. The tube uses fiberoptics or a tiny video camera to produce images of the airways. Doctors perform bronchoscopies to help diagnose diseases or remove something blocking the airways. If
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to breast reduction. Areola: disk of darker tissue surrounding the nipple on the breast. Biopsy: removing tissue from a part of the body to be examined under a microscope for signs of disease. Cellulitis: an infection of the tissues under the skin. Cellulitis sometimes occurs as the result of a surgical
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on breast reduction. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Phone: 1-888-4-PLASTIC www.plasticsurgery.org The ASPS maintains a web site for both consumers and plastic surgeons. Information can be found there about plastic surgery in general and about specific procedures. A surgeon referral service is also available. American
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