Can I stay up late six months after patent ductus arteriosus surgery?

Sep 20, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Tian Hongbo

Introduction

During the postoperative recovery period, patients should consume more nutrient-rich foods, avoid unhealthy diets high in fat and salt, maintain a regular daily routine, and ensure adequate sleep to support the recovery of heart function. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) surgery is a surgical treatment for congenital heart disease, aimed at closing the arterial duct that should have naturally closed after birth.

In general, occasional熬夜 (staying up late) may be acceptable six months after patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) surgery, but chronic sleep deprivation is not recommended. The detailed explanation is as follows:

PDA surgery is a surgical treatment for congenital heart disease, aimed at closing the arterial duct that should have naturally closed after birth, thereby correcting structural abnormalities of the heart and restoring normal blood circulation. After PDA surgery, the heart requires a period of time to adapt to the new circulatory pattern and achieve full functional recovery. Six months post-surgery is generally considered a phase in which cardiac function gradually stabilizes and significant rehabilitation progress has been made. At this stage, the heart has developed a certain degree of tolerance, so occasional staying up late may not cause serious immediate harm. However, chronic sleep deprivation disrupts the body's circadian rhythm, leads to poor sleep quality, and negatively affects overall health. Therefore, long-term熬夜 (staying up late) is not advised even six months after PDA surgery.

During the postoperative recovery period, patients should consume nutrient-rich foods, avoid unhealthy diets high in fat and salt, maintain regular作息 (daily routines), and ensure sufficient sleep to support cardiac recovery.

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