How to care for mitral valve replacement

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The heart is the source of people's power. An old man in my family has a bad heart. He just had mitral valve replacement recently, and now he is still resting. I would like to share with you the post nursing care of mitral valve replacement.

How to care for mitral valve replacement

Method 1: in general, the patient can be discharged one week after valve replacement. After returning home, patients generally need to rest for 3 to 6 months. Three months after operation is an important stage to recover the surgical trauma and stabilize the functions of various systems and organs. During this period, patients should have a full rest to avoid catching a cold. Life should be regular, not too tired and excited. Can be appropriate activities (such as walking, do a little housework, etc.), but if there is panic, shortness of breath and other discomfort in the activities, should immediately rest, and reduce the amount of activity.

Method 2: the patient can take a shower 2 weeks after the operation. When taking a bath, he should pay attention to avoid catching cold, and do not rub the wound. After taking a bath, he should use disinfectant to clean the wound. If you find abnormal symptoms such as exudation, redness and swelling, you should go to the hospital immediately. As the healing time of sternum is generally about 3 months, the patients should avoid chest expansion in the early postoperative period, and do not lift heavy objects or hold children. In addition, the patient should not drive within 3 months after surgery. After heart surgery, we should pay attention to develop good habits, don't let the heart bear great pressure, and don't stimulate the heart.

Method 3: if the recovery is smooth and there are no complications, the patient can gradually increase the amount of activity (with "no panic, shortness of breath" as the degree) from 3 months after the operation, until he gradually returns to normal working and living conditions. In the process of rehabilitation, patients should always keep a happy mood and optimistic, positive attitude, not impatient, not too worried. At the same time, don't suddenly increase the amount of activity or work load because of a whim or eager for success, so as to avoid the damage of heart function.

matters needing attention

In order to avoid aggravating the heart burden, patients should not eat too salty food, and should never drink or smoke. Patients with poor cardiac function should also limit the amount of drinking water, do not eat a lot of porridge and soup. Do not do strenuous exercise, do not eat stimulating food, should pay attention to do some appropriate physical exercise, do not eat very greasy food.