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How To Achieve Better Lifestyle After Open Heart Surgery?
Hi doc. I am an official awaiting heart n lung transplant patient(two years an counting) I am a 25 year old female and currently taking revatio (sildenafil) three times a day,everyday. I have had open heart surgery 3 time all within the first year of my life. I am able to perform all the daily routines of an average person. I dnt work but I am currently studying. Any advice on better/healthier lifestyle????
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist, Dr. Sabiha Banu's Response
hi it is really appreciation on you that you have a positive aptitude with all those problems, surviving the triple times cardiac surgery & the severe pulmonary hypertension.
please avoid stress, oily heavy foods,heavy exercise, leading to breathlessness & decreased effort tolerance & anything which increases the heart rate to greater extent. avoid respiratory infections,cough as much as possible. do not stop sildenafil performing daily routines & leading normal life is good to hear from you.
wish you all the best, & success in your surgery take care
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How To Achieve Better Lifestyle After Open Heart Surgery?
hi it is really appreciation on you that you have a positive aptitude with all those problems, surviving the triple times cardiac surgery & the severe pulmonary hypertension. please avoid stress, oily heavy foods,heavy exercise, leading to breathlessness & decreased effort tolerance & anything which increases the heart rate to greater extent. avoid respiratory infections,cough as much as possible. do not stop sildenafil performing daily routines & leading normal life is good to hear from you. wish you all the best, & success in your surgery take care