During emergency surgery, your body experiences intense stress and rapid changes — often without you ever realizing it.
But what really happens to your heart as you go under the knife?
Let's look at one together!
The answer actually seems like no. Despite these being emergency cases, varying types of surgeries don't actually deviate much from their mean heart rates.
But you might be thinking: well, Patient 32's heart rate went all the way up to 160! However, a lot of cases follow a similar pattern. Patients spike at critical levels, but are efficiently managed by hospital staff and brought to normal down rather quickly.
Understanding these patterns can offer insights into patient risk factors and recovery expectations. Essentially, we can more informed decisions by understanding how specific surgeries might impact the body and heart!