Lungs are unable to keep up after heart surgery.Symptoms of breathlessness aka respiratory spasms, increased CO2 level in blood i.e. CO2 retention, fluid retention in lungs as evident from x-rays, generation of excessive congestion in lungs. Patient cannot breathe on his own for more than 2 days and needs to be put on Ventilator support
- Location
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CA
- Surgery
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Occupation
- Software
- Referral
- none