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Question
Hello doctor,
I have had heart surgery 1 month ago. I have been re-examined 4 times already. The last few times I went for a follow-up checkup, my heart rate decreased from 9m to 6mm and 4mm. But the last time it increased to 10/5 and 6mm. Doctor let me ask if the heart rate decreases and then increases again after heart surgery? I'm so worried, can the doctor give me advice on how to eat and what foods to avoid? Then is there any way to reduce cardiac fluid? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Dr., Doctor Nguyen Luong Tan - Head of Cardiology Department - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "Is it okay if the cardiac output decreases after heart surgery and then increases again?" , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Postoperative pericardial fluid may change depending on the status of right heart failure and postoperative pericarditis. A few are due to lymphatic drainage from the lymphatic system torn during surgery without scarring. So you have to go for regular check-ups to determine the exact cause for treatment. If right-sided heart failure is treated with diuretics, drink enough water, monitor weight to avoid fluid retention in the body. If it is due to inflammation, take an anti-inflammatory, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic such as Colchicine. If the fluid continues to increase despite treatment affecting health, the proactive measure is to drain the fluid and open it through the pleura to avoid recurrence. Hope you don't need surgery to drain the fluid.
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