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What Is The Usual Prep For Open Heart Surgery?
Posted By Adam Pick On August 12, 2007 @ 8:22 pm In Heart Valve Surgery, Email Bag | No Comments
Hi there everybody,
Earlier today, I received an email that reads, “I’m scheduled for heart valve surgery in two weeks, can you please tell me what is the usual prep for open heart surgery?“
That’s a really good question for one critical reason.
As I personally learned during my open heart surgery experience, knowing what to expect is incredibly helpful for both the patient and their caregivers. That said, knowing the answer to “What is the usual preparation for open heart surgery?” eliminates the fear of the unknown.
That’s key… Eliminating fear. There are all types of fear with regards to heart surgery - mortality rates, physical recovery, pain after surgery, operative success, reoperation, etc. To help you minimize your fear (if you have it), you may want to read an excerpt of my book, [1] “Dispelling The Fear Of Heart Valve Surgery” by clicking here.
So…. Getting back to the original question, “What is the usual prep for open heart surgery?”
I can detail some elements of the prep here in this blog. But, you should know, it’s a big question to answer. FYI, there are two chapters about this topic in my book, The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. That being said, here are some of the steps that your surgeon may require prior to your surgery:
Furthermore, you will be required to sign a Consent For Surgery. If improperly prepared for this moment, it could be a very challenging episode in your heart valve surgery preparation.
I hope this helps!
Keep on tickin,
Adam
[3] To learn more about Adam’s heart valve surgery book, click here.

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[1] “Dispelling The Fear Of Heart Valve Surgery” by clicking here: http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/valve-mortality-surgery-repair-replacement.php
[2] To learn more about the Consent For Surgery and the activities which occur in the pre-operating room, click here. : http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-valve-surgery-book-download-guide.php
[3] To learn more about Adam’s heart valve surgery book, click here: http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-valve-surgery-book-download-guide.php
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