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Yes you can perform CPR on a person with an artificial heart valve. There is no difference on the CPR procedure with an artificial valve.
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Can over forty's have an MRI scan?
it can be done but it depends on the heart and health of the person getting it done
What is the reason why one could need a mitral valve surgery?
A mitral valve surgery is done to repair or replace a mitral valve which connects the two sides of the heart. If the valve is loose, blood is capable of flowing in the wrong direction. The surgery will fix this problem.
What is mechanical handling?
handling done by mechanical mode
Heart valve surgery - series?
Normal anatomyThere are four valves in the heart: aortic valve, mitral valve, tricuspid valve, and pulmonary valve. The valves are designed to control the direction of blood flow through the heart. The opening and closing of the heart valves produce the heart-beat sounds.IndicationsHeart valve replacement may be recommended for:narrowing of the heart valve (stenosis)leaking of the heart valveValve problems may be caused by infections (rheumatic fever) or birth defects and may cause heart failure (congestive heart failure) and infections (infective endocarditis).The surgery is done while the patient is deep-asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia). An incision is made through the breast bone (sternum).Procedure, part 1Heart valve surgery is open-heart surgery. Tubes are used to re-route the blood away from the heart to a heart-lung bypass machine to keep the blood oxygenated and circulating while the heart is being operated on.Procedure, part 2Valves may be repaired or replaced. Replacement heart valves are either natural (biologic) or artificial (mechanical). Natural valves are from human donors (cadavers), modified natural valves are from animal donors (porcine: pigs) which are placed in synthetic rings, and artificial valves are made of metal or plastic. Natural valves rarely require life-long medication to prevent blood clot formation (anticoagulation), whereas artificial valves will require anticoagulation.The advantage of mechanical valves is that they last longer-thus, the tradeoff of lifelong anticoagulation in some cases is worth it to avoid a second valve replacement surgery.Procedure, part 3The ineffective mitral valve is removed and the heart valve replacement is sutured into place.AftercareThe rate of success of heart valve surgery is high and increasing. The operation provides symptom relief and prolongs life. The death rate varies depending on the heart valve and averages 2% to 5%. Approximately 2 out of 3 patients who received an artificial mitral valve are still alive 9 years after the surgery. Life-long anticoagulant therapy is necessary for patients with artificial heart valves. The clicking of the mechanical heart valve may be heard in the chest and is normal.The first 2 or 3 days following the operation are spent in an intensive care unit where heart functions can be monitored constantly. The average hospital stay is 1 - 2 weeks. A few weeks to several months should be allowed for complete recovery, depending on health before surgery.Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/06/2011Shabir Bhimji, MD, PhD, Specializing in General Surgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Why does the heart of a person beat?
The heart of a human, or any creature with a heart, does not literally beat. The beating noise or movement of your heart you can feel especially when you have just done physical activity, is the valves slumming shut in sequence. The first sound is the sound of the atrioventricular valve closing at the beginning of ventricular contraction; the second is the sound of the pulmonary and aortic valves shutting at the end of ventricular contraction.
What is an antimyocardial antibody test used to treat?
This test may be done on a person who recently had trauma to the heart, such as heart surgery or a myocardial infarction (heart attack ). It also may be done on someone with heart disease, such as cardiomyopathy or rheumatic fever.
What type of work are done in job for mechanical engineering?
Type your answer here... Each and every mechanical work can be done by his....
How do you heal a heart when your with the person that done it?
Why did you even stay with that person? You should not have gone back because if they've done it once how do you know that they won't do it again? Double check yourself.
What is aortic valve repair?
It is ablood vessel that yransports oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the aorta.
Why radiography is done?
Why radiography is done in industrial engineering & mechanical engineering?
What is valve grinding?
This is a procedure done to restore the valves and valve seats. This is done typically when having a head(s) reconditioned.
Can a person make a motorised ice auger using a homelite gas trimmer motor and the auger from a hand powered ice auger?
if the person has the mechanical skills and the tools yes it can be done
