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Related Key Words and Synonyms: Aortic valve replacement.

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 ==[[Aortic insufficiency surgery complications|Complications]]==
-===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.
-*Nausea and vomiting.
-*Abnormal or painful scar formation.
-*Allergic skin reaction
-'''Possible risks from having [[open-heart surgery]]'''
-*[[Heart attack]] or stroke.
-*Heart [[rhythm]] problems; such as [[atrial fibrillation]].
-*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 ([[Heart failure]]).
-*[[Hemolytic anemia]].
 ==[[Aortic insufficiency surgery videos|Videos]]==

Aortic regurgitation surgery: Difference between revisions

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Overview

Indications

Preoperative Evaluation

Procedure

Recovery

Outcomes & Prognosis

Complications

Videos

Videos

Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 1

Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 2

Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 3

Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 4

Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 5

Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 6

Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 7

Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 8

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Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 1

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Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 3

Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 4

Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 5

Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 6

Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 7

Severe aortic insufficiency in patient after aortic valve replacement 8

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