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Can Pacemaker Be Inserted For Weak Heart While Performing Hernia Surgery?
Hi, My fiance heart is only 15% and he has a torn herna which is painful he needs to have surgery and dr will not perform surgery due to his heart. however, dr said he will insert pacemaker while given him a heart cat so where does he stand so he can have his hernia fixed
Fri, 15 May 2020
Hello,
Hernia surgery is risky with cardiac issues. If it is not emergency, we can manage the cardiac issues and later plan for surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
Hernia surgery is risky with cardiac issues. If it is not emergency, we can manage the cardiac issues and later plan for surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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