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Dr. John Crouch, M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
Dr. John Crouch is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Crouch specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Crouch typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
45 years
Experience
Dr. John Crouch, M.D.
- Milwaukee, WI
- Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il
- Accepting new patients
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What is best exercise for heart?
Anything moving, and walking is as good as anything.
Do I need a heart transplant if I have heart disease?
It is for end stage heart patients with congestive failure symptoms that are not able to be treated with traditional management
Can you live a normal life after heart stent surgery?
Yes , you will be to return a normal lifestyle
Will my chest hurt after open-heart surgery?
Your chest will be sorest within the first 24 hrs but this will steadily lessen and should not require any narcotics after discharge
Which surgery is best for heart blockage?
It depends on the severity of the blockage ,ie symptoms, arteries involved and number of arteries. Also other risk factors
What lifestyle changes do you need to make after coronary bypass surgery?
I tell my patients that they can return to full activity and lifestyle. Moderation with everything including diet , daily exercise and continue with medications if prescribed READ MORE
I tell my patients that they can return to full activity and lifestyle. Moderation with everything including diet , daily exercise and continue with medications if prescribed with timely MD followups
What activities to avoid after a heart transplant?
Once the patient has recovered out 2-3 months , they may return to a normal lifestyle with activity. No contact activity until after 6 months
When can you return to work after a heart transplant?
Yes of course
Can smoking cause a heart attack?
Yes it is major risk factor for atherosclerotic heart disease , especially if you have any of the the other risk factors such as obesity or diabetes
What should I avoid after open-heart surgery?
After you have recovered 6-8 weeks there is really nothing that you have to avoid besides full contact activities but even with these it should be safe after 6 months
How long do heart artery replacements last?
The data shows that saphenous vein patency is 50% at 10 years. Arterial graft patency is over 90% at 20 years. Remember this is in general and other factors can effect patency(. READ MORE
The data shows that saphenous vein patency is 50% at 10 years.
Arterial graft patency is over 90% at 20 years. Remember this is in general and other factors can effect patency(. Diet, smoking, diabetes)
Arterial graft patency is over 90% at 20 years. Remember this is in general and other factors can effect patency(. Diet, smoking, diabetes)
