Can 80 years old do mitral valve replacement

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80 years old is already very old. At this time, it's very easy for the heart to have problems. My old man has this problem. Just after the operation, I'd like to explain to you whether the 80 year old can have mitral valve replacement.

Can 80 years old do mitral valve replacement

First of all, heart valve surgery is one of the common cardiac surgery, and it is also a relatively mature operation at present. Conventional heart valve surgery has a lot of experience, and has formed an inherent mode; but with the aging of Chinese society, more and more elderly patients need heart valve surgery, and the elderly patients with heart valve surgery has its particularity.

Second, age 80 is not a contraindication for heart surgery. However, the patient had mild or moderate aortic regurgitation and had many other diseases, so drug therapy was better. Among them, captopril must be used.

Finally, from the operation process, to the intensive care after the operation, to the recovery of the general ward, the nursing after discharge, which link may appear life-threatening. If you feel that the old man's physical condition is very bad, then don't let the old man suffer, don't do the operation again.

matters needing attention

In the early postoperative period, chest expansion should be avoided, and heavy objects or children should not be lifted. In addition, the patient should not drive within 3 months after surgery. Keep a good mood, and do not do strenuous exercise, to eat some nutritious substances, and do not get angry, to pay attention to bed rest.