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COMMON TESTS AND THERAPIES

BE INVOLVED: QUESTIONS FOR YOUR HEALTH
CARE TEAM ABOUT TESTS AND THERAPIES

ƒƒ If I have a valve repair or replacement procedure,
     how quickly can I resume normal activity? Do I
     need to watch what I eat?

ƒƒ If I need a valve replacement, what type of valve is
     best, mechanical or biological?

ƒƒ I’ve heard stents are less invasive than heart
     surgery. Am I a candidate for this procedure?

ƒƒ After heart bypass surgery, how long will it take for
     my incisions to heal and other side effects to pass?

ƒƒ When will I be able to resume activity? When is it
     safe to have sex?

ƒƒ I’ve heard that a pacemaker can interfere with
     electronics. How will my normal routines be
     changed by this device?

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