ASD CLOSURE
** ADVICE TO BE FOLLOWED AFTER ASD**
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Avoid doing heavy work, like lifting of heavy articles.
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Do regular physiotherapy exercises, like walking on level grounds for 10-15 minutes, raising and lowering of hands.
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Practice some meditation and relaxation techniques like listening to music, yoga etc…
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Avoid stressful situations and mental tension.
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Regular check of blood pressure, blood sugar and S. Cholesterol every month.
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Restrict fluid intake to 2000ml/day.
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Maintain Ideal body weight for height. If you are overweight reduce your weight on an urgent basis.
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If you feel chest pain or breathing difficulty, giddiness etc, immediately report to your local doctor or your surgeon.
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If there is any oozing from your chest wound or leg wound show it your local doctor and get it dressed.
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If you have persistent cough and a clicking noise in the chest wound show it to your local doctor.
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Follow your diet schedule and take your drugs regularly.
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Do not take ayurvedic or homeopathic drugs along with your present drug schedule.
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If your blood pressure and blood sugar is uncontrolled. Consult a local physician and get your drugs adjusted.
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Follow up visits. First visit after 1 month. After wards, once in every 3 months.
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Stop smoking, consumption of alcohol, red meat (beef, mutton) and sea food.
Height: 167cm weight: 50kg
Your ideal body weight for your height: 67 kg
This page is written for general understanding and is not medical advice. It cannot take account of your own history, and a consultation is needed before any diagnosis or treatment. Written by Dr. Mahadevan R, MBBS, MS, MCh (CVTS), Chief Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Magnum Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram.