Aortic Valve Replacement
...with its function turned over to a heart-lung bypass machine. The surgeon then removes the damaged aortic valve and manually replaces it with a new artificial one. The heart is...
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What is Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...that affects the thoracic region such as the lungs and the heart. Paediatric surgery is a specialised field as children and young adults (individuals who are 21 years old and...
What is Spinal Cord Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...Blood clot Lung problems – Lung and breathing problems may be caused by the anesthesia or any medications used during the procedure. Hardware fracture – Some problems may be caused...
What is Subcutaneous Mastectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...blood clots cause swelling and pain in the lower extremities. A small part of this clot can possibly break off and go into the lungs, leading to embolism. Cancer recurrence,...
What is Heart Valve Surgery Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...of the heart, and it is where the desaturated blood coming from the veins passes toward the right ventricle. From the right ventricle, the blood proceeds to the lungs via...
What is Thymectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...daily routine. Thymus removal is also advised for those suffering from thymoma or tumour growth in the thymus gland. Due to its close proximity to the heart and lungs, thymectomy...
What is an Allergist?
...to test you for food allergies safely. Types of allergy problems? An allergic reaction may occur anywhere in the body but usually appears in the nose, eyes, lungs, lining of...
What is Prostatectomy (Prostate Surgery)?
...causes a blockage in the pulmonary artery, the blood vessel which carries the blood from the heart to the lungs. Walking around and consistently practicing pelvic floor exercises in the...
What is a Pathology Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...to the study and diagnosis of diseases that affect or originate from the tissues of the nervous system. Pulmonary pathology – This studies conditions and diseases affecting the lungs and...
What is Pharyngostomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...up into the respiratory tract. The patient could aspirate solid food that could travel into the airway and the lungs and cause damages. Gastric acid could also travel back up...