Here are some frequently asked questions related to cardiac bypass surgery. Q: Are there any new developments in coronary bypass surgery? A: Recent advances in stabilizing the heart as it beats allows surgeons to do coronary bypass surgery without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass. This is known as beating heart surgery. There are several stabilizers available […]
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to cardiac bypass surgery. Cardiac bypass surgery, also know as cardiac artery bypass graft (CABG) is an operation to restore blood flow to the arteries around the heart, performed when a person’s coronary arteries become blocked. Coronary artery disease is the condition which may lead to cardiac bypass surgery.
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to cardiac bypass surgery. Angina: Temporary chest pain or feeling of pressure that occurs because the heart is not getting enough oxygen due to the diminished blood flow. Angioplasty: A procedure in which a physician threads a catheter through blood vessels leading to the heart and uses a balloon or
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on cardiac bypass surgery. American College of Cardiology Phone: 301-897-5400 Phone: 800-253-4636 http://www.acc.org American Heart Association Phone: 800-227-2345 Phone: 214-373-6300 http://www.americanheart.org National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Information Center Phone: 800-575-WELL Phone: 301-251-1222 http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov National Centers for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Tobacco
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Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, is a condition in which one of the major nerves that controls the functioning of the hand and fingers – the median nerve – becomes compressed inside a “tunnel” in the wrist. This can cause various symptoms including pain, numbness, tingling, or a “funny feeling” in the fingers, hand, or
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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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Bronchoscopy (pronounced “brahn KAH skoh pee”) is a medical procedure that allows a doctor to see inside a person’s airways. The airways are called the bronchial tubes or bronchi. In this procedure, the doctor inserts a small tube called a bronchoscope through the nose or mouth. The tip of this tube is lighted, so the
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A doctor will suggest a bronchoscopy if he or she needs to see inside your airways or remove something from them. Knowing the condition of your airways helps the doctor prescribe the right treatment, so you can start breathing better. This procedure is often used to help diagnose diseases like asthma, lung cancer, bronchitis, and
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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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