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During Surgery

You will feel no pain during the procedure and will not remember it. Heart surgery usually takes three to six hours, depending on how complex the operation is. For traditional open-heart surgery: A breathing tube will be placed in your lungs through your throat.

1 Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical Instrument Brochures
2 Cardiovascular Clamps.
3 Cardiovascular Needle Holders.
4 Cardiovascular Scissors.
5 Cardiovascular Tissue Forceps.
6 Hemogrip Clamps.
7 Swivel-Style Chest Spreaders.

People expect heart surgery to be quite painful and are often surprised when their discomfort isn’t that bad, says Dr. Shekar. It seems counterintuitive, but the younger you are, the more pain you may feel.

While it is an intensive surgery, the risk of mortality is very low. One 2013 study showed an in-hospital mortality rate of 2.94 percent. This article will focus on the preparation, procedure, and recovery for open heart surgery in adults.

A stroke is when the blood supply to your brain is disrupted. There’s a risk of stroke after having heart surgery. A stroke may affect up to two to three in every 100 people who have a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). It may affect up to five in every 100 people who have aortic valve replacements.