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Adam Pick, Patient And Author Of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery
Adam Pick
Double Heart Valve Surgery Patient
and Author of The Patient's Guide
To Heart Valve Surgery


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Most Common Complication Of Aortic Valve Replacement

Denise 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.

Most Common Aortic Valve Replacement 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!

Adam Pick is a double, heart valve surgery patient and author of The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery, a unique book which integrates the clinical facts of heart valve surgery with the personal experiences of an actual heart valve surgery patient. To learn more about Adam and his heart valve surgery book, click here.




One Response to “Most Common Complication Of Aortic Valve Replacement”

  1. warren omeara Says:

    I had aortiic valve repacment on 7-24-08. I was out of the hospital in 5 days. I’m 57 years old and recieved excellent care at UCSD in san diego. I returned to work after 2.5 weeks. The MAJOR post-op problem I expirenced was persistant upper back pain. I learned that during the surgery your chest is hyper extended putting a huge amount of pressure /stress on the upper back. The solution is streching exersises prior to surgery and after surgery with massage by a specialist becouse laying on your chest may not be an option. Your blog is great! Keep on ticking!
    Warren O’Meara

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