Heart Surgery

Questions and Answers

1. Can heart bypass surgery change someone's personality?

   - Can heart bypass surgery change someone's personality? Since my relative had heart bypass surgery his personality has changed for the worse.
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2. Why does my brother still have alcohol detox symptoms after bypass surgery?

   - My brother wasn't truthful about being an alcoholic prior to bypass surgery. He's still having detox symptoms a week later. Why?
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3. My father had multiple strokes during an open heart surgery...

   - My father had multiple strokes during an open heart surgery. He is in a coma situation. It happened on December 8th 2008. We really don't know what to expect; he is a very strong man, 69 years old, and we are a really big family. We want him alive, we need more guidance to learn how to deal with this...
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4. How can I convince my father to have coronary bypass surgery?

   - My 72-year-old father had a heart attack, and an angiogram showed that he needs bypass surgery as soon as possible. But he just won't do it. He says that he's sure he won't be the same person he is now, that his life will never be the same. If he doesn't have the surgery, the doctor says he'll probably die...
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5. What does it mean when a person has to get a ring in their heart after a triple bypass?

   - What does it mean when a person has triple heart bypass and has to get a ring in their heart?
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6. Is a "racing heart" normal for someone with heart disease after a bypass?

   - After a bypass, is a racing heart normal? A racing heart after a bypass or heart surgery--possibly atrial fibrillation--requires medical attention.
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7. How can I help boost my mother's mood after her bypass surgery for heart disease?

   - Learn how to counter post-operative depression in heart disease patients, and about depression as a common side effect of bypass surgery.
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8. What are the non-surgical options for 100% heart blockage on one side of heart?

   - When you have 100% blockage of the heart on one side and 80% blockage on the other, what to do? Are there remedies besides surgery for 100% blockage?
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9. What is the average life expectancy for a heart disease patient after a bypass surgery?

   - After a "typical" bypass - with the person being in reasonable physical condition otherwise, is there an "average" life expectancy? I am asking for a very good friend that I am concerned about.
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10. FAQ: What's the Difference Between Angina, Coronary Artery Disease, and Heart Disease?

    - Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease, which is also called coronary heart disease. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments for angina.
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