What should be paid attention to in the follow-up visit after heart bypass surgery

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Heart bypass surgery is a new type of large-scale surgery in modern society, its difficulty can be imagined. Because the operation is very big, so there are a lot of precautions for follow-up after heart bypass surgery. Now let's talk about what to pay attention to in the follow-up of heart bypass surgery.

What should be paid attention to in the follow-up visit after heart bypass surgery

First: frequent wound care. The chest incision of CABG is different from that of general surgery. It not only cuts the skin, but also saws the sternum. The healing time of sternum needs at least 6 months, and it takes longer for the elderly, so careful care must be taken of the wound. It is normal to have slight redness, pain and swelling at the wound when discharged, sometimes lasting for several months.

Second: scientific diet. The appetite may be bad early after surgery, but it will improve gradually. A good diet is essential for wound healing and health. Every day, we should ensure the intake of appropriate amount of fruits and vegetables, eat more foods with high protein content (such as meat, eggs, etc.) and unsaturated fatty acids (such as corn oil, olive oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil, almond, etc.), and eat less foods with high saturated fatty acids (such as chocolate, animal oil, butter, coconut oil, palm oil, cream, egg yolk, etc.).

Third: a small amount of alcohol and no smoking. A small amount of alcohol should be consumed after the operation, and it is better not to drink. Those who need to socialize should not be more than 50 ml per day. When taking analgesics, sedatives and hypnotics, it is not suitable to drink alcoholic beverages. Smoking can constrict blood vessels, increase heart rate and raise blood pressure, which is an important risk factor for heart disease. Long term smoking can also damage the lung, so smoking should be strictly prohibited.

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After heart bypass surgery, we should stop smoking and drinking, arrange diet reasonably, and return to the hospital on time. Proper exercise also has certain benefits for postoperative recovery, but it should not be too tired. If you feel tired, you should have a rest in time.