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What should i do at home after aortic valve replacement?
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Rest: There is a period of recovery once a patient with aortic valve replacement gets home. Eating well, participating in phsyical therapy/cardiac rehab, taking one's medications as prescribed and getting plenty of rest is essential.
Answered 3/12/2018
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Ambulate: Ambulation and physical activity as tolerated. Once sternotomy healed if able, may swim.
Answered 5/31/2014
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