Pumphead After Heart Surgery: Surgeon Q&A with Dr. Junaid Khan

https://www.Heart-ValveSurgery.com - A common concern for patients needing heart valve surgery is whether or not the heart-lung machine, also known as cardiopulmonary bypass, can cause neurocognitive issues after the operation including anxiety, confusion and memory loss.

For example... Tom, a heat valve patient, recently asked, "What is the truth about ‘Pump Head’? I have read conflicting reports if the heart-lung machine is potentially responsible for post-operative, cognitive issues including confusion, anxiety and forgetfulness.”

To answer Tom's question, we interviewed with Dr. Junaid Khan, the Medical Director of Cardiac Surgery at Sutter Health Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, California. During his fantastic career, Dr. Khan has performed over 4,000 cardiac procedures and more than 2,000 heart valve repair and heart valve replacement operations.

Key questions answered by Dr. Khan in this video include:

1. What is Pumphead?

2. What is a heart-lung machine? How do cardiopulmonary bypass machines works? Why are they needed during heart surgery?

3. What are potential neuro-cognitive changes experienced by patients following heart surgery? Stroke? Confusion? Anxiety? Forgetfulness?

4. What clinical research and clinical studies support, validate or negate how the heart-lung machine may or may not cause 'Pumphead' after heart surgery?

5. What is Dr. Khan's recommendations for patients who experience neurocognitive symptoms after heart surgery?

To see patient testimonials and a surgeon biography for Dr. Khan, please visit at https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/s.... You can also contact Dr. Khan for an appointment or second opinion at (888) 536-2451.