Can Patients Who Have Previously Had Heart Surgery Have It Again?
Patients who have previously had heart surgery can undergo a second surgery; In some cases, surgery may be required for the 3rd or 4th time. However, heart surgeries after the first surgery carry risks.
Using minimally invasive surgery for second or third heart surgeries further reduces the risk. In addition, it is also very important that the surgeon who will perform the surgery is experienced. Open surgery may not be preferred in patients who have previously had heart surgery to reduce the risks associated with the surgery. The open area in the heart due to previous surgery may form severe adhesions. In some cases, it may stick to the frontal bone of the chest or on top of the bone. Therefore, opening this area may cause damage to the vessels and tissues in the heart. At this point, the experience of the surgeon is very important. With minimally invasive surgery, the risk is lower in heart surgeries performed with a few centimeters of intervention, and patients recover faster after surgery and return to daily life more quickly.
Patients who need to undergo heart surgery for the second time must be careful not only about the surgeon, but also about issues such as diet, tobacco and alcohol use habits.
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One comment
Bekir İncekara
May 31, 2024 at 2:37 pm
Good day sir, I am reaching you from Denizli.
I am writing to you for my father, I would be very grateful if you could help me.
My father had bypass surgery twice. The first surgery was performed in Ankara in 2009 and the second surgery was performed in Denizli in 2015. Due to his pain, he was examined by doctors again in Denizli. They said that the stent situation might be problematic and he could have a 3rd surgery, but the 3rd surgery could also be problematic and some doctors here said that he could not have a 3rd surgery. We were very confused in this situation and did not know what to do. We heard your name a lot on social media and in the comments. I would be very grateful if you could help us regarding my father's situation. Sir, our situation is very urgent, I can send my father's angiography images. We kindly request you to get back to us. Thank you in advance for your help and wish you good work.