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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.

What Is Aortic Regurgitation? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Heart & Lungs
What Is an Endarterectomy? Surgery, Risks & Recovery Procedures
What Is a Ross Procedure? Aortic Valve Surgery Explained Procedures
What Improves After Carotid Artery Surgery?Procedures
What Is an IABP? Uses, Risks, and How It Works Procedures
How Long Does Bradycardia Last After Surgery?Heart & Lungs
How Painful Is Open Heart Surgery?Procedures
How Long After Open-Heart Surgery Can You Be Left Alone?Procedures
How Serious Is an Aortic Valve Replacement?Procedures
Do Blood Clots Cause Varicose Veins?Heart & Lungs
Can Starvation Reverse Atherosclerosis?Diet & Weight
Can I Use a Vibration Plate With Heart Problems?Heart & Lungs
How to Strengthen Your Veins Naturally Heart & Lungs
What Is Aortic Valve Regurgitation?Heart & Lungs
What Are Sternal Precautions After Open-Heart Surgery?Heart & Lungs
Can Congenital Heart Disease Be Cured?Heart & Lungs
Why Is My Heart Beating Fast and Hard?Heart & Lungs
How to Fix a Leaky Heart Valve: From Surgery to Catheters Procedures
Is Bicuspid Aortic Valve Hereditary?Heart & Lungs
What Is SVC Syndrome? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Heart & Lungs
What Is Vascular Spasm? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Heart & Lungs
How Long Do Artificial Hearts Last?Procedures
What Is Aortic Insufficiency? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Heart & Lungs
Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Genetic?Heart & Lungs
Can Peripheral Artery Disease Be Reversed?Heart & Lungs
What Is Collateral Circulation and How Does It Work?Heart & Lungs
What Is Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)?Heart & Lungs
Can Varicose Veins Go Away on Their Own?Heart & Lungs
How Much Drainage Is Normal After Open Heart Surgery?Procedures
Do Varicose Veins Hurt? Symptoms, Causes, and Relief Heart & Lungs