| Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their treatment options. The following questions related to the heart-lung machine may be helpful: -
Will a heart-lung machine be used during my surgery?
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How common is the use of a heart-lung machine with my type of surgery?
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What are my risks with the heart-lung machine?
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How long will I be on the heart-lung machine?
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What will happen if my heart does not function when they remove me from the bypass machine?
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What specialists will be used during my surgery?
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Are there any other alternatives available to me?
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Will by recovery be any more or less difficult if a heart-lung machine is used?
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Do I need any special preparations for surgery using a heart-lung machine?
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Will I need to change my medications prior to my surgery?
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How long will it take me to recover from the surgery?
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Could a heart-lung machine affect my pregnancy in any way?
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