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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 Vascular Compromise? Causes, Signs, and Treatment
What Is Pulmonary Valve Stenosis?
How to Prevent Cardiogenic Shock: Actionable Steps
Is an AV Fistula a Central Line? Key Differences Explained
Aortic Insufficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What Is Decompensated Heart Failure?
Is COPD the Same as Congestive Heart Failure?
How Does Marfan Syndrome Affect the Heart?
Is There a Natural Treatment for Varicose Veins?
What Is AVD in Medical Terms? Aortic Valve Disease
Do Varicose Veins Come Back After Surgery?
How to Prevent Heart Disease After a Hysterectomy
Why Do I Still Have Chest Pain After a Stent?
What to Avoid If You Have a Hole in Your Heart
Can a Collapsed Vein Kill You?
What Is Vascular Compromise? Causes, Symptoms & Risks
How Long Does It Take to Recover From a Pulmonary Embolism?
What Is Vascular Tone and Why Is It Important?
Can You Have Surgery With a Heart Murmur?
What Happens When a Leg Bypass Fails?
How Does a Mechanical Heart Valve Work?
Can You Drink Coffee After Heart Surgery?
How Long Does It Take for an Air Embolism to Go Away?
Is a Dilated Aorta the Same as an Aneurysm?
What Is Vein Stenosis? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Why Is My Vein Hard After an IV?
What Is the Aortic Root? Location, Function & Conditions
Is a Popped Vein Dangerous? Signs You Need to Know
What Causes Low Blood Pressure After Surgery?
Can You Live With One Carotid Artery?