# Harry McKirdy Undergoes Successful Heart Surgery, Will Be Out for Significant Period of Time
Hibernian forward Harry McKirdy has had successful heart surgery, with the club saying he “will be out for a significant period of time”. The 26-year-old Scot joined Hibs from Swindon last year and made 23 appearances in his debut season. However, he has not featured since the Easter Road side’s final game of last season.
The club released a statement saying that they are confident McKirdy will return to full fitness following his rehabilitation period and that their medical department will continue to have open dialogue with his surgeon and specialists to ensure he continues to recover in a positive manner.
Hibs also stated that McKirdy will be out for a significant period of time and that they wish him a speedy recovery during this difficult time.
## Heart Surgery: What is Involved?
Heart surgery is any type of surgery that involves the heart or its surrounding blood vessels and can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, and congenital heart defects.
The most common type of heart surgery is coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), which is used to treat coronary artery disease by bypassing blocked arteries with healthy blood vessels taken from other parts of the body, such as the leg or chest wall. Other types of heart surgery include valve repair or replacement, septal defect repair, and pacemaker implantation or replacement.
## The Risks of Heart Surgery
Heart surgery is a major operation and carries risks, including bleeding, infection, and stroke, as well as the risk of damage to the heart muscle or other organs during the procedure. In addition, there is a risk of developing blood clots after surgery, which can lead to serious complications such as pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
## Recovery After Heart Surgery
Recovery after heart surgery takes time and patience and is different for each person depending on their individual situation and the type of surgery they had done. Generally speaking, it can take several weeks to months for a person to fully recover from heart surgery and return to their normal activities and lifestyle.
During recovery, it is important to follow your doctor’s instructions for activity level and medications, as well as to attend follow up appointments as recommended by your doctor or healthcare team. It is also important to eat a healthy diet and get plenty of rest in order to aid in the healing process and reduce the risk of complications or infection after surgery.
## Conclusion
Heart surgery is a major operation that carries risks but can be used to treat a variety of conditions and improve quality of life for those who undergo it. Harry McKirdy has had successful heart surgery and will be out for a significant period of time while he recovers from the procedure. We wish him a speedy recovery during this difficult time and hope he returns to full fitness soon!