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Open-heart surgery is used to treat selected coronary, valve, aortic and congenital heart conditions. The operation is planned according to the diagnosis and the person’s health.
The doctor determines the method and duration after examination, review of your records and assessment of the extent of treatment.
The need for admission and timing of discharge depend on the method, anaesthesia and your general health. Obtain a plan from the medical centre before travelling.
Allow time for rest, care of the treated area and help after discharge. You will receive instructions specific to the procedure.
Arrange the next examination and, when necessary, removal of sutures or dressings with the clinical team. Your return journey should fit this plan.
Work, exercise and travel depend on healing and medical clearance; there is no single timetable for everyone.
Open-heart surgery includes procedures that give a surgeon access to the heart or major vessels, such as coronary artery bypass, some valve operations and correction of certain defects. The precise technique, use of a heart–lung machine and level of risk depend on the disease and the individual. The heart team assesses the options before recommending surgery.
Coronary artery bypass is one use of open-heart surgery for selected patients with blocked arteries. A suitable blood vessel creates a route around a narrowed or blocked area. Some valve, aortic or congenital conditions also need surgery. Not every open-heart operation is a bypass; the procedure depends on the condition.
Heart function, breathing, pain and the wound are monitored. Transfer from intensive care and discharge depend on the operation and recovery.
Continue medicines, wound care, appropriate food and gradually increased movement according to the discharge plan. Start heavy activity or driving only with approval.
Reviews and, when advised, cardiac rehabilitation help adjust treatment and activity. Full return to work or travel follows an individual timetable.
Treatment and travel are coordinated around your circumstances and the agreed care plan.
Your records and expectations are collected to arrange a specialist consultation. Requests for further information are followed up before travel.
Consultations and visits are arranged according to the doctor’s and medical centre’s schedules.
Interpreter and travel support can be coordinated to assist communication with your doctor and medical centre.
Post-treatment visits and online follow-up, when available, are considered in accordance with the doctor’s plan.
Before travelling, check insurance coverage, exclusions and approval requirements with your insurer in your country of residence.
Contact the Medisa team to discuss your request and arrange an initial consultation.
Different open heart surgeries, such as coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve replacement, and repair of congenital heart defects, vary in complexity, time, and patient condition. Generally, simple open heart surgeries take about 2 to 3 hours, while more complex surgeries may take 4 to 6 hours or more.
The duration of anesthesia after the completion of the surgery varies from person to person and depends on the duration of the surgery, the dose of anesthetic, and the patient's physical condition. Waking up from open heart surgery is not like waking up from other surgeries; in this procedure, you are given time to gradually regain consciousness, similar to someone who falls asleep and wakes up naturally.
Diabetes can increase infection and wound-healing risks. Glucose management, medicines and insulin when needed are planned individually with the clinical team. Do not change diabetes medicines before or after surgery without instructions.
The duration of hospitalization after open-heart surgery depends on factors such as the type of heart surgery, the severity of the disease, and the patient's overall condition. Typically, patients who undergo this surgery are hospitalized for 3 to 7 days. However, in some cases, the hospitalization period may be shorter or longer. The final decision regarding the duration of hospitalization is made by the specialist cardiologist, considering the patient's recovery process and other conditions. This decision is made to ensure complete recovery and prevent any post-operative complications.
Redness, swelling, or purulent discharge from the stitches can be signs of infection at the surgical site, which requires immediate examination by a specialist doctor.
