What are the complications that can occur after heart surgery?

Posted by Rahul

Posted on 16th October, 2023 at 6:02:49 AM

Dr. Swapan Kumar De

MD, DM Cardiology)

Possible complications:

Stroke (less than 3%)
Heart attack during or after surgery
Closure of new bypass grafts
Bleeding from the tissues inside the chest
Infection at incision sites, newly placed artificial valves, or urinary bladder. Therefore, we use antibiotics before and after surgery.
Irregularities of the heartbeat
Lung or kidney problems, especially if there is history of disease in these areas.

These problems are usually temporary, but may require prolonged ventilator support, or the use of kidney dialysis. We will discuss such situations with patients and their families before starting "extraordinary" treatments,.Your cardiologist and cardiac surgeon will discuss this subject with you prior to surgery.

Dr. Soumya Patra

M.B.B.S, M.D. (Pediatrics), D.M. (Cardiology), FACC(USA), FICC, FESC, FRCP (Glasgow) Gold Medalist

Complications from surgery may arise, but with improvements in technology, in surgical procedures and with more surgery being performed at a younger age, the risk of complications is continually being reduced.

The possible complications are related to the specific type of surgery being performed and they vary widely depending on the nature of the problem which requires surgery.

Your child's cardiologist and cardiac surgeon will discuss this subject with you prior to surgery.

What are the complications that can occur after heart surgery?