Category Archives: Cardiovascular Surgery

Main Symptoms of Heart Valve Replacement

Heart valve replacement swaps out a damaged valve for a new one—mechanical or tissue. The “symptoms” patients notice are usually post-op healing changes or early warning flags that something isn’t working as planned. Chest soreness is expected. A deep, bruise-like ache along the incision and around the breastbone can spike with coughing, deep breaths, or rolling over; it usually fades over six–eight weeks. New valve sounds are normal. A mechanical click or soft whoosh in your chest is the valve working; sudden loss of the click or return of pre-surgery symptoms is not. Brief heart skips are common. The heart... Learn more

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  6. Main Symptoms of Complete Transposition of the Great Arteries

Main Symptoms of Heart Valve Surgery

Heart valve surgery replaces or repairs a leaky or tight valve. The “symptoms” patients notice are usually post-operative changes or early warning flags that something isn’t healing as planned. Chest soreness is expected. A deep, bruise-like ache along the incision and around the breastbone can spike with coughing, deep breaths, or rolling over; it usually fades over six–eight weeks. New valve sounds are normal. A mechanical click or whoosh in your chest is the valve working; sudden loss of the click or return of pre-surgery symptoms is not. Brief heart skips are common. The heart can feel fluttery for days... Learn more

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  6. Main Symptoms of Cardiac Radiofrequency Ablation

Main Symptoms of Heart Bypass Surgery

Heart-bypass surgery creates new routes for blood to detour around blocked coronary arteries. The “symptoms” patients notice are usually post-operative changes or early warning flags that something isn’t healing as planned. Chest soreness is expected. A deep, bruise-like ache along the incision and around the breastbone can spike with coughing, deep breaths, or rolling over; it usually fades over six–eight weeks. Leg or arm ache matches. The harvest site (usually the inner leg) feels like a long bruise; sudden calf pain or swelling can mean a clot. Brief heart skips are common. The heart can feel fluttery for days while... Learn more

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Main Symptoms of Cardiac Injury

Cardiac injury means the heart muscle or its coverings have been bruised, torn, or punctured. It can happen after a car crash, a stab wound, a heart attack, or even strong CPR. Because the heart is the body’s engine, symptoms are loud and urgent. Chest pain is the headline. It feels like a heavy weight, crushing pressure, or sharp stab that can spread to the jaw, arm, or back and does not ease with rest. Shortness of breath is common. You pant sitting still, can’t finish a sentence, or feel air-hungry even after a deep breath. Heart rhythm flutters. You... Learn more

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Main Symptoms of Cardiac Radiofrequency Ablation

Cardiac radiofrequency ablation scars tiny areas inside the heart to stop rhythm trouble. Most people go home the same or next day, but the heart and the groin entry site can grumble for days. Knowing what’s normal—and what’s not—keeps recovery smooth. Chest soreness is typical. A mild, bruise-like ache can flare during deep breaths or when you lie flat; it usually fades in a week. Groin or wrist ache matches. The puncture spot feels like a deep bruise; pain that grows means bleeding or clot. Brief skips or extra beats are expected. Your heart may feel fluttery for days while... Learn more

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