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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
~*~How many ways are there to have minimal invasive surgery?~*~
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~*~How many ways are there to have minimal invasive surgery?~*~
by CHRISTI__0, Apr 26, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by CHRISTI on April 26, 1999 at 23:01:46
My question is this,,,how many ways are there to have minimal invasive surgery? What are they and how are they different? I'm about to go in to have my valve replaced and wanted more information,,,anyone with any information ,,I would appreciate a response,,
P.S. What kind of side affects come with coumadin?
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD-APS on May 05, 1999 at 10:35:14
Dear Christi,
Minimally invasive surgery is a smaller incision, where that incision is placed depends on which valve is being replaced and what approach the surgeon is experienced with, as well as what the patient wants, i.e. some women get the incision under the breast.
The exact way that the patient is put on the bypass pump can also vary in minimally invasive surgery, be sure to ask your surgeon about this also.
Warfarin (coumadin) is a blood thinner, hence it's main side effect is bleeding.
Contact sports are a "no no" for someone on coumadin, and any trauma should be taken seriously by the patient (i.e. prompt a medical evaluation.) On coumadin you will bleed more easily and longer when you get cut.
Of course there is always the chance of allergy to a medication (highly unusual with coumadin.)
I hope that this information has been useful, please write again if there are any further questions.
Information provided in the heart forum is for informational purposes only, actual diagnosis and treatment can only be made by your physician.
