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What are common complications of open heart surgery?
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Complications heart: Potential complications of heart surgery include but are not limited to bleeding, infection both of the surgical site and elsewhere, pulmonary embolism, stroke, and heart rhythm disturbances. Death is also a potential complication but fortunately is not common.
Answered 4/18/2014
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Just a few: Common would consist of atrial fibrillation, need for oxygen, and swollen legs.
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