How is the heart-lung machine put into effect during an open heart surgery?
During an open heart surgery, does the heart stop before they put the heart lung machine or they put it while the heart is beating? And also, how do they stop the heart?
What are the chances for open heart surgery to fail?
My best friend has a heart problem, and will need to do open heart surgery. We’re both really afraid that she’ll die. Does anyone know how many chances she has of surviving?
How risky in a heart surgery that involves replacing a heart valve, and fixing two aneurysm?
We found out that some one I know needs to have an open heart surgery because she was born with only two heart valves. On top of that they discovered two aneurysm in her heart and need to operate on her within a week. I know that all surgery is risky, but if any one can shed some light on this situation and possibly show me some statistics, it would be much appreciated.