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Precautions after Heart Bypass Surgery - Know Do’s & Don’ts after Bypass Surgery

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We all have heard the word “Heart Bypass Surgery” many times. It is also known as Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Surgery. The main goal of Heart Bypass surgery is to improve blood flow to heart. In this surgery, a heart surgeon uses blood vessels which are taken from another area of body to bypass the damaged arteries. The Heart Bypass Surgery is done when coronary arteries become blocked or damaged. Coronary arteries supply oxygenated blood to heart. If these arteries are blocked then it affects the flow of blood, so heart does not get required amount of blood. The heart doesn’t work properly because of the insufficient blood supply. This condition can lead to heart attack and ultimately heart failure. Prevention is always better than cure. Bypass surgery is a major operation in a patient’s life. It takes around 4-6 weeks for complete recovery. After the bypass surgery, every patient should take some precautions to get faster and smoother recovery. Preventive meas...
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  Though surgery may not be used as the first option to treat a heart failure, It is done when the doctor knows that the problem can be corrected surgically only. The various options include: •    𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐒𝐨𝐩π₯𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐲 : When heart failure develops secondary to blockages in the coronary arteries, it restricts the blood supply to the heart muscle. Angioplasty procedure is performed to reopen these blocked blood vessels •     π‚π¨π«π¨π§πšπ«π² π€π«π­πžπ«π² 𝐁𝐲𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 : This surgery is done to reroute the blood supply around a blocked section of the artery by replacing with a healthy blood vessels from another part of the body. The blood can then flow around the blocked section •    π•πšπ₯𝐯𝐞 π‘πžπ©π₯𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 : A heart valves regulate the flow of blood inside the heart. When the valves don’t work properly, it puts extra strain on the heart which eventually leads to heart failure. The problem can be corrected by replacing the valve surgical...
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METHODS TO PREVENT FURTHER HEART DAMAGE

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  A recovering heart patient and the ones who have the risk of heart failure can still prevent further damage. It is important to monitor the symptoms and visit the doctor regularly for checkup. The below options could help individuals avoid more damage to heart   •    Keep to a healthy weight •    Keep the blood pressure in check •    Exercise regularly, but don’t overdo it •    Don't consume alcohol •    Quit smoking •    Limit salt intake •    Eat a overall healthy diet •    Prevent and control other diseases like infections and diabetes •    Take medications regularly •    Do not change or stop medication without consulting your doctor •    Avoid stress and anxiety. Get emotional or psychological support if needed   Taking proper precautions and following doctor’s advice is extremely crucial to get faster recovery as well as to avoi...
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