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Dr. Ronald C. Hill, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr. Ronald Hill is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Hill specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Hill 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.
50 years
Experience
Dr. Ronald C. Hill, M.D.
- Asheville, NC
- Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv
- Accepting new patients
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How to treat a heart valve defect?
Depending on the valve and how much damage it has sustained. He might be able to repair it or it may need to be replaced
How long does stent surgery take?
Not very long at all
What causes an increased heartbeat?
Your physiology. You may need to start an exercise program
What will happen at my bypass surgery consultation?
The surgeon will want to get your history and talk with you and do a physical exam
Will it take my dad to recover a long time from a sleeve resection?
Depends. If they do it minimally invasive, he should recover fast, if they do it open and use an epidural blocker, he should recover well, if neither is used, he should recover READ MORE
Depends. If they do it minimally invasive, he should recover fast, if they do it open and use an epidural blocker, he should recover well, if neither is used, he should recover ok with pain medication
How many follow ups are required after bypass surgery?
A few but they are necessary
What is open heart surgery?
They will take some vein and/or artery and sew one end to the heart artery and the other end to the aorta ie bypass the heart artery blockage
Is heart valve replacement surgery safe?
It’s safe
Will I need heart surgery in the future?
Probably in the future but I don’t know when
When is surgery necessary after a heart attack?
If he is still having pain
When should you go to the ER for tachycardia?
Chest pain, short of breath, light headed
When is surgery necessary for mitral valve prolapse?
Severe insufficient, heart failure
What side effects should I report after heart valve surgery?
Talk with your doctor
Is nausea normal after heart surgery?
Yes could be anesthesia or medication
Can I put on weight with my heart medicines?
Yes or fluid. You should be on a diet
How can I prepare my body better for an open heart surgery?
Talk with your doctor, surgeon and cardiologist
