Is it generally not possible to survive for 60 days after occlusion surgery

The survival time of patients after occlusion surgery usually exceeds 60 days, and the actual survival period is closely related to surgical indications, underlying disease control, postoperative care, prevention of complications, and individual differences.

1. Surgical indications:

Occlusion surgery is mainly used for the treatment of congenital heart diseases such as atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, or patent foramen ovale. Choosing the appropriate surgical indication is a key factor in determining prognosis, and patients who meet the surgical indications can achieve a 5-year survival rate of over 90% after surgery. For patients with simple cardiac structural abnormalities and no severe pulmonary arterial hypertension, postoperative survival is usually not limited.

2. Basic disease control:

Patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes need long-term standardized medication. Controlling postoperative blood pressure below 130/80mmHg and maintaining fasting blood glucose below 6.1mmol/L can significantly improve prognosis. Uncontrolled underlying diseases may lead to deterioration of heart function, affecting long-term quality of life.

3. Postoperative nursing quality:

Within 3 months after surgery, it is necessary to focus on monitoring changes in electrocardiogram and coagulation function. Standardize the use of anticoagulants such as aspirin to avoid vigorous exercise and wound infections. Professional cardiac rehabilitation nursing can increase the one-year survival rate of patients to over 95% after surgery.

4. Prevention of Complications:

mainly prevents serious complications such as occluder displacement, pericardial tamponade, and thromboembolism. Regular postoperative cardiac ultrasound follow-up is required. If symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath occur, immediate medical attention should be sought. Timely management of complications usually does not lead to short-term death.

5. Individual differences influence:

Young patients have stronger tissue repair ability, and the 10-year survival rate of patients under 60 years old after surgery exceeds 85%. The prognosis of elderly patients with multiple organ failure is relatively poor and needs to be evaluated based on specific conditions. After the occlusion surgery, patients should maintain a low salt and low-fat diet, with a daily sodium intake controlled within 2000mg, and prioritize the use of deep-sea fish to supplement with omega-3 fatty acids. Within 6 weeks after surgery, avoid lifting heavy objects and swimming, and engage in aerobic exercises such as walking, with an appropriate intensity of heart rate not exceeding 220% of age multiplied by 60%. Monthly blood routine and coagulation tests should be rechecked. If palpitations or lower limb edema occur, timely medical attention should be sought from the cardiology department. Pay attention to keeping warm in winter to prevent respiratory infections, and consult the attending physician before vaccination. Maintaining an optimistic attitude can help with the recovery of heart function, and professional psychological counseling can be provided when necessary.