Connection between heart surgery and pulmonary fibrosis

[Mattie132]

My friend had open heart surgery 3 weeks ago to have the aortic valve replaced and 2 stents.  She is 88 years old.
Now she has severe shortness of breath.  Is there a connection between the heart surgery and pulmonary fibrosis?
She recovered well from the surgery, chest tubes removed in 3 days.  Home in 6 days.

[mylung03151951]

Husband was told he has scaring of the lungs right after having opening heart surgery. He had had a chest ex-ray before and wasn't never told he had this disease. Could this have happened from the open heart surgrey procedure. I am baffled. He passed away 2 years ago and with an open lunch biopsy was told don't know what caused the scarring of his lungs. Please advise. Do I need to hire an attorney to look into this.

[needles13]

What have u found out about this? I now know 3 people who have developed pulmonary fibrosis several yrs after having open heart surgery.

[norrisko]

they wont let you email me but you can call me at six o nine six seven five one seven two one.
kevin

[norrisko]

yes there is a connection with the surgery, we just lost our mother 82 who was in excellent shape prior to surgery, she died two weeks ago pulmonary fibrosis. you can email me ***@**** with any questions. I have researched this for 6 weeks and I have the answers. Kevin.