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Chapter 156 154. Is surgery possible? (seeking subscription monthly pass)

Seeing Berg's situation, Jiang Lai also understood why Sophia was so excited when she learned about the theory of autologous transplantation repair.

He is a visitor from a later age, and he thinks this is a completely understandable and normal event, but for people of this era, this is a kind of innovation, although... the operation on the heart has always been an unchallenged consensus in surgery .

But there are always those people who will go in another direction.

Apparently, that's the case with Sophia.

"Jiang, you have also seen that Berg's condition has developed to the point where he already has angina pectoris when he gets a little emotional. If this continues, I'm afraid even nitroglycerin tablets won't be able to..." Sophia shook her head.

Jiang Lai nodded, "I know."

"So, I want to hear your opinion." Sophia was also very direct. Beside, the silver-haired Berg slowed down, his eyes full of expectation.

"It's not that it can't be treated, it's just that there is a lack of conditions." Jiang Lai organized his words.

In this era, heart surgery has not yet been carried out, but for patients with angina pectoris, some of them will have their hearts dissected after death. The cause... has actually been discovered long ago, but there is a lack of treatment.

"Lack of conditions?" Sophia frowned.

Jiang Lai sighed, "Dean Sophia, we know that the function of the heart is to pump blood that has undergone oxygenation to the whole body to provide nourishment for the cells in the whole body. If there is an operation on the heart, there must be a machine that can replace the heart to pump the blood. Pump all over the body."

"You mean...artificial heart?" Sophia quickly understood, "If it's this one, there is one in the hospital, but it's been stored for a long time, so I'm not sure if it can still be used."

Jiang Lai was slightly taken aback, is there already a blood pump (artificial heart) in this era?He didn't understand this, but it didn't prevent him from being surprised, "So, what about the oxygenator?"

"Yes, there are. When someone developed a barrier-type artificial lung 20 years ago, it was quite lively. After the establishment of Santa Maria, I also bought one, but I didn't use it very much." Sophia explained, and immediately realized, "You What do you mean, the oxygenation machine replaces the ventilation work of the lungs, the blood pump replaces the pumping function of the heart, and maintains the patient's vital signs? Jiang, do you mean that?"

Speaking, Sophia became excited. For now, the two machines have been used separately, each with its own functions, and no one has combined the two machines yet.

"Yes." Jiang Lai nodded, "That's what it means. However, as far as heart surgery is concerned, the function of the blood pump is sufficient. Artificial lungs can be prepared, but I have to look at the machine."

He didn't expect that the conditions he thought were lacking turned out to be gathered together. This is because he didn't understand the development history of these medical equipment.

In fact, just this year, someone will combine a blood pump and an oxygenator to form the first generation of artificial heart-lung machine.

"Doctor Jiang, do you mean that there is a possibility of surgical treatment for my disease?" Berg has also been ill for so many years, and he knows the root cause of his disease very well. He was very excited to hear that there was hope for a cure.

"It's possible, but sir, please don't get too excited." Jiang Lai frowned slightly, "Your illness is the most important thing to avoid emotional ups and downs, otherwise, I think you don't have to listen to the next words for now, it's better to go home and rest .”

"Ah, I'm sorry." Berg smiled wryly, "I just... have been troubled by this disease for too long. I obviously think that my body should be good, but unfortunately, I can't be emotional, and I can't exercise like ordinary people... ...Sometimes, after walking for a long time, you will feel tired..."

"I also want to be like a normal person..."

"I understand your mood, Mr. Goodman, but please keep your emotions stable." Jiang Lai's tone was serious. He didn't think that Berg could keep calm. Do it alone."

Seeing this, Sophia smoothed things over and said with a smile, "Blame me, I just wanted to let you see the patient. By the way, these are Berg's materials. You can take a look at them first. We'll discuss the matter of the machine later. How about you just go home and wait for the news?"

Berg naturally could only nod, "That's it, please, Dr. Jiang."

Jiang Lai took over Berg's medical records from Sophia. In the past two years, the occurrence of symptoms has become more and more frequent. However, his physical fitness was still very good in the past, but after this disease...

I have this disease at the age of 33, and that age is in the prime of life, so there is such a big gap all of a sudden, it is indeed difficult to accept.

Jiang Lai looked through it carefully, and there were also the results of each of Berg's inspections, the time of onset, duration, and treatment measures. After more than 20 minutes, he put down the information in his hand, raised his head and said to Berg, " Mr. Goodman, let me first declare that I cannot guarantee that your illness will be cured, and even those two machines may not be able to meet my requirements."

Seeing Jiang Lai's seriousness, Berg naturally nodded, "I understand that."

"Secondly, even if the machine can be used, it is still an operation on the human heart. As far as it is concerned, no one in the world has done it... There may even be an accident on the operating table. The risk... is quite large. All in all, I think you can think about it slowly." Jiang Lai spoke very seriously again.

Berg sighed, with self-deprecation on his face, "Before I got this disease, I was still a normal person, but after I got the disease, I became a very weak person. It has been almost 20 years, and I... have had enough. If not, I wouldn't have come here after Sophia said that there was only a slight possibility of treatment, and a Chinese doctor..."

"Then, please go home and rest first. Dean Sophia will communicate with you about the follow-up results." Jiang Lai also nodded.From the perspective of future generations, he can be regarded as a consulting doctor at best...

It's just that this gentleman's condition really needs to be treated as soon as possible, otherwise... If he is not timely, he will probably die.

"Okay." Berg agreed, and then bid farewell to the two, but at least, he is not hopeless now.

After Berg left, Jiang Lai and Sophia were left in the office.

Sophia apologized, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have talked so much with Berg before I'm sure I can treat it... But, Berg has been my friend for decades..."

Jiang Lai expressed his understanding, "Actually, it doesn't matter. Patients should have the right to know. It's just that Mr. Goodman's condition really shouldn't make people get too excited."

"Right."

"Dean Sophia, let's look at the machine first." Jiang Lai still suggested that he need to confirm whether the blood pump of this era can meet the requirements.

　As the title, Chapter 1.

　　
　
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