Heart Surgery Care: Many times, after a heart attack, the patient undergoes heart surgery. In which operations like angioplasty, valve repairing and CABG are performed. After heart surgery, patients often increase problems for themselves due to carelessness, which is harmful in many ways. In such a situation, Medanta Hospital shared some advice for heart patients on social media, so that the heart can be taken proper care of after heart surgery. Let us know…
Regularly check heart rate, BP, sugar
In the video shared on social media by Medanta Hospital, it has been told that heart patients should keep checking their heart rate, blood sugar and blood pressure regularly. Readings of these things can be taken very comfortably at home. After this, note them down at one place. Whenever you notice excessive fluctuations, talk to your doctor.
How to take care of the wound or incision in heart surgery
There should be no carelessness at all in the care of heart surgery incision. The same precautions should be taken in case of any wound or wound also. Clean this area thoroughly and keep it dry. If redness, pain or swelling is seen around the wound or object, do not ignore it at all.
take care of weight
Heart patients should take proper care of their weight. If swelling or sudden weight gain is seen in the body, then one should avoid ignoring it. This can also be a symptom of water retention. Therefore advice should be taken from experts.
cardiac rehab
Post surgery patients need to pay more attention to cardiac rehab. This includes lifestyle, diet and exercise. Avoid those things which the doctor has forbidden you to eat and eat only those things which have been advised. Pay attention to lifestyle changes and exercise.
medicines
To maintain good health, take the medicines given by the doctor at the right time. This helps in keeping blood pressure normal and the blood remains thin. Due to which blood circulation remains proper and the risk of heart attack is significantly reduced.
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