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Dr. Arnar Geirsson, MD
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- University Of Iceland, Faculty Of Medicine
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What type of anesthesia is used for heart surgery?
Open heart surgery requires general anesthesia. There are less invasive heart procedures such as catheterization, TAVR, coronary stent placement and pacemaker that are usually READ MORE
Open heart surgery requires general anesthesia. There are less invasive heart procedures such as catheterization, TAVR, coronary stent placement and pacemaker that are usually performed under light or moderate sedation.
Can you fly after a heart transplant?
Yes. After recovering from heart transplant there are no limitation on travel although one must keep in mind that after heart transplant patients are taking multiple different READ MORE
Yes. After recovering from heart transplant there are no limitation on travel although one must keep in mind that after heart transplant patients are taking multiple different types of medication such as immunosuppression and require frequent followups with their cardiologist. Therefore patients with heart transplants should keep in mind to stay in relative proximity to modern health care when traveling.
What is the most common complication after open heart surgery?
The most common complication after open heart surgery is atrial fibrillation that can happen up to third of all patients undergoing open heart surgery. In most cases the atrial READ MORE
The most common complication after open heart surgery is atrial fibrillation that can happen up to third of all patients undergoing open heart surgery. In most cases the atrial fibrillation is limited to few days or weeks and can be controlled with medications.
Do I see a cardiothoracic surgeon for congestive heart failure?
You should see a cardiologist that specializes in heart failure. A small portion of patients require referral to a cardiac surgeon for advanced therapy such as ventricular assist READ MORE
You should see a cardiologist that specializes in heart failure. A small portion of patients require referral to a cardiac surgeon for advanced therapy such as ventricular assist device or heart transplant.
What are the disadvantages of a heart transplant?
The primary disadvantage of heart transplant is the requirement to take immunosuppressive medication to prevent the body for rejecting the transplanted heart. This is associated READ MORE
The primary disadvantage of heart transplant is the requirement to take immunosuppressive medication to prevent the body for rejecting the transplanted heart. This is associated with increased risk of various infections, cancers and renal dysfunction. The alternative for patients with advanced end-stage heart failure is early death, poor quality of life or requirement of ventricular assist devices, that although very beneficial for select patient population, has is unique problems.
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