What about convalescence?
In general it takes about three months to make a full recovery after cardiac surgery. Remember that there is a…
How long will I be in hospital?
The usual length of stay in hospital for cardiac surgery is about two weeks. Patients are usually admitted to the…
What is Heart transplantation
In a number of patients with advanced heart disease, the doctors may advise a heart transplant. This operation involves removing…
What new techniques are available for coronary artery disease
You may have heard of a relatively new technique called Balloon Angioplasty which can be used in some coronary patients.…
Will the pain come back?
It has been accepted that the operation is doing nothing to the underlying cause of the disease, which is not…
What is the chance of pain relief?
Between 80% and 85% of those who have this operation, experience immediate and lasting pain relief. In the majority of…
What is the risk of coronary artery surgery?
Hospital mortality (death within 30 days of the operation) is as low as 1% to 2% for coronary artery surgery…
Surgery for coronary artery disease
Coronary arteries are the blood vessels which supply the muscle of the heart with its oxygen and energy supply. Coronary…
Why worry about the teeth?
Micro-organisms in the mouth and particularly those around the teeth and gums have a special tendency to enter the blood…
What is the risk of a heart valve replacement operation?
Currently the hospital mortality (death within 30 days of the operation) for single valve replacement is around 4%. Multiple valve…