“How should I prepare for my heart valve surgery?”
I am a 46 year old male and I want to be prepared for my heart valve surgery. Should I not eat beforehand? What should I wear?
1 Answer
CardiologistCardiologist
The basic preparation most likely will be discussed by your surgeon and his team, but some fundamentals is not to eat after mid night the day prior to the procedure, and for patients on anti-coagulation with Coumadin most likely will be stopped couple of days prior to the procedure. Good luck!
