Need second open heartnsurgery for Aortic valve replacement after five years ago triple bypass, 64 year old man no weakness in heart no signs of chf healthy other then controlled hypertension prior bypass in tact n working well how dangerous is this second open heart surgery
Howell come to ChatDoctorI really appreciate your concern, at this age valvular surgery is not that much easy and may have great risk, and it is most advisable to continue taking medicine instead of thinking about surgery aortic valve is most delicate, always have some bad outcome in this age, hope this information helps.