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Heart valve surgery

Alternative Names: Valve replacement; Valve repair; Heart valve prosthesis Risks: The risks for any anesthesia include: Reactions to medications Problems breathing Text Continues Below The risks for any surgery include: Bleeding Infection The risks for cardiac surgery include: Death Stroke Heart attack Arrhythmia Kidney failure Temporary postoperative confusion due to the heart-lung machine It is very important to take steps to prevent valve infections. Therefore, you may need to take antibiotics indefinitely, or before dental work and other invasive procedures.

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