FAQs
FAQ's
Although there is nothing to worry about, a heart surgery can come with certain risks. The risks could include:
- Bleeding
- Infection as well as swelling, fever and other indications of inflammation.
- Anesthesia can cause a reaction.
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats).
- Injuries to the tissues of the kidneys, heart and liver.
- Stroke can cause permanent or short-term harm
- The death (More likely to happen in patients who are sick prior to the procedure) The risk of complications is greater if the procedure is performed in an emergency (for instance, in the event of an attack on the heart). It is also more likely in the event that you have other ailments or diseases, for example, kidney disease, diabetes or lung disease. peripheral arterial diseases. Our cardiac specialists at Heart Rhythm Clinic will review the risk with you and decide on the treatment plan that is most suitable for you.
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in blood, which gets found in the arteries creating a progressive obstruction to different organs, including the heart. Cholesterol is composed of two parts, HDL (good) as well as LDL (bad). The sum of the numbers and the relation between these components determine their susceptibility to the formation of plaques within the arteries that supply your heart. Triglycerides is another fat that is present in your body, and their elevated levels could result in the creation of the most harmful kind of fat and cholesterol particles. A lipid profile permits us to study all of these components in greater detail.
Triglycerides are fats that supply the energy needed by your muscles. Similar to cholesterol, they are supplied to your cells through lipoproteins found in the blood. If you consume food items that contain high levels of saturated fats or carbohydrates, and you increase the levels of triglycerides. Higher levels may result in a higher risk of developing heart disease; however, scientists aren't sure that high triglycerides by themselves are an indicator of heart disease. While triglycerides can be an energy source and nutrients for the body, high levels can cause pancreatitis, diabetes, and chronic kidney condition. As triglyceride levels increase HDL levels decrease and this could explain why people who have high levels of triglycerides have a higher risk of heart disease.