I'm new. Had tissue AVR on 22/5/19
Can anyone reassure me. my leg start... - British Heart Fou...
Can anyone reassure me. my leg started weeping 7 weeks after the op. GP not helpful, treating as infected but not working.
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If you are not having any luck with GP, then go to A&E. If you go now it should be relatively quiet too!
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I think you may need referral to a Specialist Wound/Tissue Viability Nurse. They have the experience and some special dressings that can draw out infection. Besides A&E you could go to a Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Care Unit. Good luck!
Wouldn't you call the surgeon about the leg? They did the work?
Have they taken a culture of the drainage?
It's more usual to see the GP/nurse.
Oh ok
Here the surgeon would want to know because a post op infection effects the statistics for the doctor
My brother had bypass and valve in September and was told to call surgery for any incision issues. Do not let anyone else touch it.
But that's here.
Thank you for letting me know.
I would think getting an appt to see the surgeon/consultant would take too long if urgent attention is needed.