Tuesday 1 May 2018

Preparatory Steps for A Bypass Heart Surgery

A bypass heart surgery, also known as coronary artery bypass surgery, is carried out to create new pathway for smooth flow of blood in heart. It is done so by diverting the flow of blood blocked in a damaged artery. The idea of having a bypass surgery can be dreadful. Although it is natural to feel scared, gaining knowledge about the procedure, your heart’s condition, the recovery period and aftercare can help a lot. Preparing yourself both mentally and physically is essential before a heart bypass surgery to alleviate the fears.   



Preparatory steps for a bypass heart surgery are as follows:-      
  
1. Say good bye to smoking

Smoking causes heart diseases. It can not only increase the risk of developing a chest infection but deadly blood clots too. Continued smoking after a bypass surgery can cause harm to the new bypass. Hence, the very reason for having a bypass surgery loses importance. Quit smoking as soon as possible to avoid health consequences related to smoking. Make it a point to inform your doctor about your smoking habit. Your heart health is not going to improve if you are not able to get rid of this bad habit.

2. Take care of your diet

It is rightly said that ‘you are what you eat’. Following a heart friendly diet including organic meats and fish can help a great deal. Cut out foods which are rich in sugar, salt and trans fats. Try to shed off those extra pounds in case you are overweight as this will help in lowering the blood pressure too , hence reducing the chances of complications during surgery.

3. Monitor your health

Getting your health monitored frequently before bypass surgery is essential. You will have a thorough examination of your body. Make sure to get all the suggested tests done well in advance. Red blood cell count, ECG, chest X rays, clotting tests are some of the important tests that you might have to undergo. Also, be financially ready to incur the cost. Bypass surgery cost in India will cost you more than 3 lakhs.

4. Exercise frequently

While heavy workouts and hours of running on tread mill might be difficult for you, light exercise is still recommended to improve your heart muscles. Follow an active lifestyle and shed a few pounds which will help avoid any complications and boost recovery. Exercise is essential to deal with the stress too as it releases endorphins.

Finally, focus on yourself without worrying too much about the complications. Think more about the positive effects. Having a bypass surgery done can help in avoiding heart attack treatment. Focus on how better your life is going to be post-surgery.
   



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