HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Cough Post A Quadruple Bypass Surgery?

My husband had quadruple bypass surgery one year ago and ever since he has had a cough that he did not have before. Just recently he has noticed that he is having palpitations (fluttering) and when they start the coughing get worse than normal. No chest pain at his point. Could the cough be due to the surgery and or the palipatations?
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Bypass surgery can cause conduction defect (arrhythmia) in heart.
And arrhythmia can cause palpitations and cough.
So better to consult cardiologist and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg).
He may need anti arrhythmia drugs.
Another possibility is bronchitis (inflammation of airways).
Bronchitis is common after thoracic surgery like bypass grafting.
So consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
If PFT is showing obstructive defect then he will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) for bronchitis.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Cough Post A Quadruple Bypass Surgery?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Bypass surgery can cause conduction defect (arrhythmia) in heart. And arrhythmia can cause palpitations and cough. So better to consult cardiologist and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg). He may need anti arrhythmia drugs. Another possibility is bronchitis (inflammation of airways). Bronchitis is common after thoracic surgery like bypass grafting. So consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If PFT is showing obstructive defect then he will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) for bronchitis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.