What Risks Are Associated With TMR?

TMR requires a surgical procedure and there are risks associated with any surgery in general, including:

Risks normally associated with chest surgery, such as death, heart attack (myocardial infarction), stroke, and heart failure.

Risk of disrupting the normal rhythm of the heart during and/or after the procedure.

It is important that you understand the risks and benefits of this procedure. If your doctor recommends that you have the TMR surgery, you will be asked to sign anadditional informed consent which will explain these risks and benefits.

Your doctor will discuss all the risks and benefits of surgery and the TMR procedure with you.

TMR may not be indicated for you if:

Your are unable to undergo general anesthesia.

You have had a heart attack (myocardial infarction) within three weeks.

You have uncontrollable or severe heart rhythm problems.

You have debilitating chronic lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which significantly impairs your ability to breathe.

You have heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, usually associated with shortness of breath due to "fluid in the lungs" or with swelling in the lower extremities.