Most Common Complications Of Aortic Valve Replacement
August 27th, 2008Denise just asked me, “Do you know what are the most common complications after aortic valve replacement surgery? My dad is getting ready for surgery and I want to know what are the potential complications I should expect.”
According to a recent study, approximately 41% of heart valve surgery patients report that recovering from cardiac surgery is more difficult than expected. One of the reasons for this high number is post-operative complications.
Whether it is a heart palpitations, broken sternum pain, fluid in lungs, incision infection, a-fib or chest-clicking, many patients are often confronted by real or perceived complications. Personally, I experienced many of these common complications after my aortic valve replacement.
As you can see on the chart below, 66% of patients responded that they encountered some form of heart valve surgery complication.
As for a specific complication that is “most common” after aortic valve replacement, I do not have that information. But, I hope that above-referenced information helps you prepare for your father’s aortic valve surgery.
Keep on tickin!
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| About The Author: Adam Pick is a double, heart valve surgery patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. This unique book integrates clinical research with the personal experiences of 135 former patients to help future patients and their caregivers better understand the problems, the opportunities and the realities of heart valve surgery. To learn more about Adam and his heart valve surgery book, click here. |
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