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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.

How Long Does Bradycardia Last After Surgery?
Do Blood Clots Cause Varicose Veins?
Can I Use a Vibration Plate With Heart Problems?
How to Strengthen Your Veins Naturally
What Is Aortic Valve Regurgitation?
What Are Sternal Precautions After Open-Heart Surgery?
Can Congenital Heart Disease Be Cured?
Why Is My Heart Beating Fast and Hard?
Is Bicuspid Aortic Valve Hereditary?
What Is SVC Syndrome? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What Is Vascular Spasm? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What Is Aortic Insufficiency? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Genetic?
Can Peripheral Artery Disease Be Reversed?
What Is Collateral Circulation and How Does It Work?
What Is Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)?
Can Varicose Veins Go Away on Their Own?
Do Varicose Veins Hurt? Symptoms, Causes, and Relief
What Is a Leaky Vein? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What Causes a Blockage in the Aorta?
How to Prevent an Aortic Aneurysm
Is Aortic Stenosis Hereditary?
What Is OMI in Medical Terms? Occlusion Myocardial Infarction
How Does Aortic Stenosis Kill You?
Is Cardiomyopathy the Same as Congestive Heart Failure?
Do You Lose Weight With Heart Failure?
What Is the Ascending Aorta? Anatomy, Function, & Diseases
Is Congestive Heart Failure Reversible?
How Long Does a Septal Defect Take to Close?
Why Is a Low Sodium Diet Important in Heart Failure?