After 1 month of heart surgery, there is still a yellow discharge, is it a concern?

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Question
The doctor asked me, I finished my heart surgery 1 month ago but until now I still have yellow water (translation), will I be okay? What do I need to eat quickly?
D.V.T (1995)
Reply
Hello, you have had heart surgery for 1 month but the wound is still bleeding yellow is abnormal, there is a possibility of wound infection. I need to visit and have an echocardiogram at Vinmec International General Hospital so that the doctors can fully evaluate and advise you better.
Answered by Doctor of Cardiology Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

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