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By eileneee | Sep 05, 1999

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Answered by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB

severe post-op sternal pain

friend in great britain cannot post question on this site for some reason. here it is for him:
53 yrs. old. at 43 had MIK

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CCF CARDIO MD - DLB

Sep 07, 1999

Dear Eilene

I did not see your entire question. It appears to be about severe post-operative sternal pain. It can take several weeks for the pain to resolve. The pain should be controllable with oral narcotics. Turning and twisting motions can aggravate the pain. Likewise, heavy lifting can aggravate the pain and should be avoided. If the pain is severe, a re-evaluation by the surgeon is in order.

I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck.

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