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When is surgery necessary for mitral valve prolapse?

My doctor diagnosed me with a severe case of mitral valve prolapse a few months ago. I've been taking medications but I heard that there could be a chance of surgery. When is...
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How long do new heart valves last?

My son had a heart valve replacement at only 38 years old, which I know is really young. How long do heart valve replacements typically last in young people, and would he need...
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Will I need heart surgery?

I'm in A-fib, and I had an echo done and it showed that I have atrial septal aneurysm. Will I need surgery for this?
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What side effects should I report after heart valve surgery?

Hello, I'm male and 42 years old. Recently, I had my heart valve surgery and I'm going to follow up with my cardiologist at the end of this week to discuss any side effects....
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Does getting a pacemaker require major surgery?

My father is going to need a pacemaker placed in, but I'm worried about this being major surgery. Does this require open heart?
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Is stent placement a surgery?

My uncle (47 years old) needs to have 7 stents placed after his heart attack. Would this be a surgery?
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Is it possible to live with one lung?

My aunt needs to have her lung removed at the end of this month, but I also felt that you needed both lungs to survive. How is it possible to live with only one lung? Can someone...
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How long does open heart surgery take?

My friend is 60 years old, and he is scheduled to have an open heart surgery next week. My question is, how long does this procedure take?
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What tests will I have at my cardiology follow up?

I will have my cardiology follow-up next week, and this is after I had a bypass surgery. What tests will I have done at my cardiology follow up? And what would they look for?...
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What are some risks of lung surgery?

I need to have surgery to remove blood from my chest cavity. The doctors say that it's necessary to do this surgery now rather than later. What risks come with lung surgery after...
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Will I be put to sleep for carotid surgery?

I'm 40 years old and I need to have a carotid endarterectomy in 2 weeks. Will I be put to sleep for this surgery?
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Will it take my dad to recover a long time from a sleeve resection?

My father is going to get a sleeve resection next week, because his lung cancer is in its early stages. Does this surgery have a long recovery time with it? How can I help him...
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When is surgery necessary after a heart attack?

My dad is 50 years old, and he had a heart attack. He's still in the hospital, but I'm out of state and can't afford to see him. Does he need a surgery? When is surgery necessary...
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How many follow ups are required after bypass surgery?

I'm 45 years old, male. I need to have a bypass surgery, along with the follow ups my doctor is recommending after it. How many follow ups would I need after this surgery?
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Can surgery treat an aortic aneurysm?

I'm 40 years old, and I was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm. My doctor says that I should be okay with treating it with medications, but my friend also told me that I can have...
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Is heart valve replacement surgery dangerous?

My father is 60 years old, and he's going to have heart valve replacement surgery. He's going to have an open heart surgery, but he's acting like the surgery is not serious....
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What is open heart surgery?

My grandpa is scheduled for open heart surgery next week, and I'm not sure what's really involved. I know it's for a coronary artery bypass graft, but what does that mean? What...
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Is heart valve replacement surgery safe?

I'm 50 years old, and I have a heart valve replacement surgery next week. Is this surgery generally safe? What's the success rate?
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How long are you in the hospital after bypass surgery?

I need to have bypass surgery next week. How long would I be in hospital after surgery? How long will the whole recovery last?
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Do people recovering from heart surgery cough often?

My grandfather, 70, just had an angioplasty, and now it seems like he's dealing with a persistent cough. Is this reason to worry? Could a surgery like this cause his cough?
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