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How did ted rodgers die?
during open heart surgery to replace valve
What is heart valve replacement surgery?
Heart valve replacement surgery is a procedure that involves removing a damaged or malfunctioning heart valve and replacing it with a new valve. The replacement valve can be mechanical, made from artificial materials, or biological, derived from animal tissues. This surgery is typically performed to treat conditions such as valve stenosis or regurgitation, which can lead to heart failure and other complications. The procedure can be done through open-heart surgery or minimally invasive techniques, depending on the patient's condition and the surgeon's approach.
Circulatory system that can be replaced by surgery?
i now its the heart valve . . . . . . .
What is status post cardiac surgery?
It means they had heart surgery recently. Maybe a heart bypass for clogged arteries or a valve replacement, ect.
What is a valvectomy?
A valvectomy is a surgery that removes a valve from the body, typically a heart valve. If the heart is diseased, or not functioning properly, the valve can be removed to help restore better function.
What will happen if you dont have heart valve surgery and you need it?
It will progress to terminal stage heart failure
How expensive is heart valve replacement surgery?
There are a variety of different methods to accomplish a heart valve replacement, ranging from a pig valve to prosthetic valve replacement. The cost for the prosthetic valve replacement surgery, as of 2011, was $78,000.
Where can you find more information about heart valve surgery?
There are many websites online that offer information about heart valve surgery. Some examples are: "Wikipedia", "Medtronic", "Bupa", "HeartandStroke", "TexasHeartInstitute", and many more.
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 conditions can require open heart surgery?
There are a number of medical conditions that may require open heart surgery. These include coronary heart disease and cases where the patient has a defective heart valve.
What does aortic valve surgery do to someone's heart?
An aortic valve surgery uses minimally invasive techniques that may last 2-3 hours. The endoscopic method, or keyhole approach is relatively simple. Before the surgery is performed, the patient receives general anesthesia. Next, 1-4 small holes are made in the chest. Then, the surgeon uses special instruments and a camera to complete the surgery.
If you keep kosher can you accept a pig valve during heart surgery?
yes
