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Is it normal to take days to wake up after a aortic valve replacement?

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Dr. Irv Loh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Not usually: Most patients emerge from anesthesia hours after surgery unless there are reasons for the team to keep the patient sedated. Neurological complications may need to be sorted out, and should be discussed with the medical team.

Dr Guyton agreed

Answered 5/11/2018

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