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Alejandra Rhodes

Alejandra Rhodes, RN, CMSRN, cares for patients recovering in a post-cardiac surgery step-down unit. She assists individuals in the initial days following valve operations and bypass procedures, with an emphasis on incision care and mobility. Rhodes previously worked in medical-surgical nursing before moving into cardiovascular care. She earned her BSN from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Aortic Dissection vs. Rupture: Key Differences Heart & Lungs
Can the Aorta Be Replaced? Surgery, Recovery & Outlook Procedures
What Does Less Than 50% Stenosis in Carotid Artery Mean?Tests
How Many Types of Heart Surgery Are There?Procedures
How Long After Bypass Surgery Can I Go Back to Work?Procedures
What Is Microvascular Disease? Causes, Types & Diagnosis Heart & Lungs
How Long Should You Need Pain Meds After Open Heart Surgery?Drugs
What to Expect After Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Procedures
What Does PAC Mean in Medical Terms?Healthcare
Capillary Damage: Causes, Signs, and How to Manage It Heart & Lungs
What Is Artery Stenosis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Heart & Lungs
How long can you live with an aortic dissection without surgery?Heart & Lungs
How Dangerous Is an Atherectomy? Risks and Safety Procedures
Can You Fly After Heart Surgery? When It’s Safe Heart & Lungs
What Happens When the Great Saphenous Vein Is Removed?Procedures
How Long Does It Take for the Leg to Heal After Bypass Surgery?Procedures
How Dangerous Is a 4 cm Aortic Aneurysm?Heart & Lungs
What Does Endovascular Mean? Approach and Procedures Explained Procedures
How to Prevent Phlebitis: Tips for Healthy Veins Heart & Lungs
What Is Severe Aortic Stenosis? Symptoms and Risks Heart & Lungs
Are Sternal Wires Permanent After Heart Surgery?Procedures
Thrombolysis vs. Thrombectomy: What’s the Difference?Procedures
How Long Does Fluid Retention Last After Heart Surgery?Heart & Lungs
Is Fluid in Lungs Common After Bypass Surgery?Heart & Lungs
What Is a Trileaflet Aortic Valve and How Does It Work?Heart & Lungs
What to Watch for After Carotid Endarterectomy Procedures
Why Do You Need a Pacemaker After Valve Replacement?Procedures
What Happens When a Pig Valve Fails?Heart & Lungs
What Is Carotid Endarterectomy? Procedure, Risks & Recovery Procedures
What Is Truncus Arteriosus? Symptoms and Surgical Repair Heart & Lungs