The heart, which is the “power pump” of the human body, carries blood throughout the body for a moment. However, when the coronary artery is severely narrow or blocked, the blood supply of the heart is hampered, at which point the heart bridging operation may become an important treatment, providing a new blood route to the heart and guaranteeing its proper functioning.
The coronary artery is a blood vessels for the heart of the cardiac muscle itself, and when coronary porridge is hardened and amplified, the veins become narrow, limiting the blood supply of the cardiac muscles and leading to myocardial hemorrhage. If this situation does not improve, it may have serious consequences, such as abrasion and myocardial infarction. The rationale for a heart-to-heart operation is to establish a new vascular route between the close and the far end of a narrow coronary artery, where the blood reaches the heart muscle as if a “bridge” had been built for the heart, thus improving the blood injection of the heart muscle.
So, which patients need to consider a heart bridging operation? In general, if the patient ‘ s coronary artery is narrower, such as multiple coronary artery pathologies, in particular the left main cause of the disease, or has had a poor effect after treatment with drugs, coronary artery intervention (e.g. coronary artery support set-in), there is still a high incidence of cardiac cramps, even complications such as myocardial infarction, or if the patient suffers from a combination of diabetes and coronary artery pathologies that are more complex, the doctor may recommend a heart bridging operation after a comprehensive assessment.
What’s the procedure for a heart bridging operation? This is a more complex and sophisticated procedure. The patient is first fully anesthetized, and then the surgeon opens the patient ‘ s chest, usually in the right part, and exposes the heart. The doctor then selects the appropriate angiogenesis as a “bridge vascular” that is commonly used to have an inner thoracic arteries, angiogenesis, and large hidden veins. If the inner artery is selected, the doctor will remove it from the chest wall, with one end still attached to the original position, the other to the narrow end of the coronary artery, and, in the case of the large cavity vein, the large cavity vein will need to be removed from the leg and then connected to the aorta and the other to the narrow far end of the coronary artery. During the operation, the doctor is required to perform a fine vascular suture under the microscope to ensure that the bridge ‘ s blood vessels match the coronary artery and the aorta so that they can flow smoothly through the bridge ‘ s vein to the heart muscle. The entire operation may take 3-6 hours, depending on the complexity of the patient ‘ s condition and the ease of operation.
Post-operative recovery of patients is a critical phase. Patients are sent to the intensive care ward for close observation in the early stages of the operation, and medical personnel monitor the patient ‘ s vital signs, such as heart rate, breathing, etc., to ensure that the heart function is stable and that the bridge ‘ s veins are smooth. Patients may experience chest pain after surgery and appropriate pain relief measures are provided. Usually, after the operation, the patient is transferred back to the general ward for a period of 1-2 days, starting to gradually restore the diet and activities. Early activities are very important for the recovery of patients, such as a simple move of turning over and sitting on the bed, which, with the recovery, gradually increases the activity, such as standing by the bed, walking slowly, etc., thus contributing to the recovery of lung function, the prevention of lung complications, and the circulatory and wound healing of the body. In terms of diet, patients need to follow the dietary principles of low fat, low salt and high protein, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits and whole grains, etc., and avoid high cholesterol and high fat foods in order to promote physical recovery and reduce the risk of re-emergence of cardiovascular diseases.
Although a successful way of treating coronary porridge sclerosis, a heart bridging operation does not apply to all patients, and risks such as post-operative infections, haemorrhages, cardiac disorders, and constriction of the bridge veins are present. Thus, before deciding whether to carry out a heart bridging operation, the patient needs to communicate fully with the doctor, who will develop the most appropriate treatment for the patient, taking into account the multiple factors of the patient ‘ s condition, physical condition and expected effects. At the same time, patients are also required to undergo medications after the operation, in strict compliance with the doctor ‘ s orders, to review regularly, to maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as the cessation of alcohol and alcohol, proper exercise, weight control and good mentalities, in order to maximize the effectiveness of the operation, extend the duration of life and improve the quality of life.
