Postperfusion syndrome:?

Postperfusion syndrome, also known as pumphead, is a controversial condition that describes a constellation of neurocognitive impairments attributed to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during cardiac surgery. Symptoms of postperfusion syndrome are thought to include memory impairment, stilted speech, depression, confusion, and diminished hand-eye coordination. Patients are also thought to experience altered sex drive, lessened inhibitions and other personality changes.[1] Studies have shown a high incidence of neurocognitive deficit soon after surgery, but the deficits are transient with no permanent neurological impairment.

Anyone have open heart surgery for valve replacement specifically Aortic Valve replacement and have this Postperfusion syndrrome after?

Some of the symptoms I could see as attributied to something like post-tramatic stress of the threat of death without the operation, threat of death with the operation, threat of death if you dont diligently take your cumoden blood thinners.

hello,

although i have not personally had this done. i have seen it done numerous times. people generally have the similar complaints and complications that you are talking about after they were on bypass for a long period of time. some people have had even personality changes with this.

its important to keep in mind what actually happens when you are on the bypass. your brain gets a low pressure and low oxygen, this also goes for the rest of the vital organs in the body.

talk to your doctor and see if there is any medications you can take to help control these symptoms. your heart needs to be strong enough to handle certain types. heart conditions are also a major cause of erectile dysfunction. hope this helps