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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.

Can the Aorta Be Replaced? Surgery, Recovery & Outlook
How Many Types of Heart Surgery Are There?
How Long After Bypass Surgery Can I Go Back to Work?
What to Expect After Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
How Dangerous Is an Atherectomy? Risks and Safety
What Happens When the Great Saphenous Vein Is Removed?
How Long Does It Take for the Leg to Heal After Bypass Surgery?
What Does Endovascular Mean? Approach and Procedures Explained
Are Sternal Wires Permanent After Heart Surgery?
Thrombolysis vs. Thrombectomy: What’s the Difference?
What to Watch for After Carotid Endarterectomy
Why Do You Need a Pacemaker After Valve Replacement?
What Is Carotid Endarterectomy? Procedure, Risks & Recovery
Is a Stent an Implant? Classification Explained
What Is the Success Rate of Heart Valve Replacement Surgery?
What Is Cabbage Surgery? The Heart Bypass Basics
How long does it take for the leg to heal after bypass surgery?
How Long Is Recovery From Aortic Aneurysm Stent Surgery?
What Happens to the Veins From the Leg Used for Bypass Surgery?
Life Expectancy After Aortic Aneurysm Repair: What to Know
How Long Can You Live After Heart Valve Replacement?
Is Bypass Surgery the Same as Open Heart Surgery?
What Is a TAVR Procedure? Heart Valve Replacement
What Is an ECMO Machine? Uses, Risks, and Survival
What Does PCI Mean? Procedure, Risks and Recovery
What Is an Endarterectomy? Surgery, Risks & Recovery
What Is a Ross Procedure? Aortic Valve Surgery Explained
What Improves After Carotid Artery Surgery?
What Is an IABP? Uses, Risks, and How It Works
How Painful Is Open Heart Surgery?