What is Open Heart Surgery?
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Open heart surgery is any surgery where the chest is opened and surgery is performed on the heart muscle, valves, arteries, or other heart structures.
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How do members experience Open Heart Surgery?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary artery disease | 9 | 1 | |
| Ventricular septal defect | 4 | 2 | |
| Congestive heart failure | 3 | 2 | |
| Heart block | 2 | 0 | |
| Aortic stenosis | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 1 | |
| Chest pain | 1 | |
| Heart attack (myocardial infarction) | 1 | |
| Heart palpitations | 1 | |
| Heavy sensation in leg(s) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 2 |
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