Does heart bypass need to open chest

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Cardiac bypass surgery is a very important operation, with great damage, and the operation is very difficult. Now let's take a look at heart bypass to open the chest.

Does heart bypass need to open chest

First of all: the vast majority of bypass surgery needs thoracotomy. At present, some hospitals have carried out thoracoscopic bypass surgery, but there are many restrictions. Not every patient can use that method. Therefore, in the operation, it is best to go to the regular diagnosis.

Secondly, because of the great injury and high technical requirements of artery bypass grafting, the operation is more difficult, but the long-term effect is better than that of saphenous vein, so it is suitable for young patients. In general, the elderly over 80 years old can use saphenous vein bypass alone, under 55 years old can consider total artery bypass, other ages can use an internal mammary artery plus saphenous vein.

Finally: there are many risks in heart bypass surgery, which are related to the patient's age and physical condition, and also related to the selected surgical method. The risks of heart bypass surgery include the failure or failure of important organs, acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, etc, The risk of CABG is not high, and the success rate is as high as 98.5%

matters needing attention

It is normal to have slight redness, pain and swelling at the wound when discharged, sometimes lasting for several months. When something like this happens, don't worry too much. These symptoms will gradually recover.