Open Heart Surgery
Alternate Names : Intracardiac Surgery
What happens later at home?
Full recovery may take months because this is a major operation. People are usually be told to:
increase activity gradually as tolerated
take pain medication as needed to manage pain
Other care depends on the procedure that was performed.
What are the potential complications after the procedure?
The risks of any major surgery include:
bleeding
infection
deathChest pain may persist for months. Some numbness in the skin near the incision may also occur, but often gets better with time. Specific risks depend on the procedure that is performed and should be discussed with the surgeon.
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