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=== Possible Risks from having Open-Heart Surgery === | === Possible Risks from having Open-Heart Surgery === | ||
*[[Heart attack]] or stroke | *[[Heart attack]] or [[stroke]] | ||
*Heart [[rhythm]] problems | *Heart [[rhythm]] problems | ||
*Infection in the cut, which is more likely to happen in people who are obese, have [[diabetes]], or have already had this surgery. | *Infection in the cut, which is more likely to happen in people who are [[obese]], have [[diabetes]], or have already had this surgery. | ||
*Memory loss and loss of mental clarity, or "fuzzy thinking." | *[[Memory loss]] and loss of mental clarity, or "fuzzy thinking." | ||
*[[Post-pericardiotomy syndrome]], which is a low-grade fever and chest pain. This could last for up to 6 months. | *[[Post-pericardiotomy syndrome]], which is a [[low-grade fever]] and [[chest pain]]. This could last for up to 6 months. | ||
=== Prosthetic Heart Valves are Associated with a Variety of Complications === | === Prosthetic Heart Valves are Associated with a Variety of Complications === | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Mohammed A. Sbeih, M.D. [2]
Complications
Risks of any surgery
- Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs.
- Blood loss
- Breathing problems
- Infection, including in the lungs, kidneys, bladder, chest, or heart valves.
- Reactions to medicines.
Possible Risks from having Open-Heart Surgery
- Heart attack or stroke
- Heart rhythm problems
- Infection in the cut, which is more likely to happen in people who are obese, have diabetes, or have already had this surgery.
- Memory loss and loss of mental clarity, or "fuzzy thinking."
- Post-pericardiotomy syndrome, which is a low-grade fever and chest pain. This could last for up to 6 months.
Prosthetic Heart Valves are Associated with a Variety of Complications
- Structural deterioration, particularly with bioprosthetic valves.
- Valve obstruction due to thrombosis or pannus formation.
- Systemic embolization.
- Bleeding.
- Endocarditis and other infections.
- Left ventricular systolic dysfunction, which may be preexisting.
- Hemolytic anemia.