Heart surgery
Heart surgery is very invasive and can be a very traumatic experience for most. You can prevent heart disease by changing lifestyle habits but if you are having heart surgery its important to know the risks so that you can prepare and manage the process and prevent a catastrophe from occurring. The risks of heart surgery you need to be aware of: Bleeding, infection, fever, swelling, pain and increased inflammation requiring more drugs A reaction to the anaesthetic used during the surgery Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) Damage to tissues in the heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs A strokes after the procedure …