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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 Surgery and When Is It Needed?
Can You Have Bypass Surgery Twice?
What Is a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)?
What Is Atherectomy? How Plaque Removal Works
How to Fix a Leaky Heart Valve: Treatment Options
What Is an IVC Filter and When Is It Needed?
What Is a Heart Clip for Mitral Valve Repair?
When Can You Drink Coffee After Bypass Surgery?
How Long Does an Aortic Valve Replacement Take?
How Many Bypass Surgeries Can You Have?
Why Is My Mechanical Heart Valve So Loud?
How to Get Out of Bed After Open Heart Surgery
What to Do After Open Heart Surgery
How Long Do I Have to Sleep on My Back After Open Heart Surgery?
Are Artificial Hearts Real? How They Work and Who Gets One
What Is a Pericardial Window and When Is It Needed?
What Is a Mechanical Heart and How Does It Work?
What Is the Success Rate of Open Heart Surgery?
What Is VTE Prophylaxis and Why Is It Important?
What Is SAVR Surgery for Aortic Valve Replacement?
What Is an Embolectomy: Procedure and Recovery Explained
When to Replace an Aortic Valve: Key Factors
How Successful Is Heart Bypass Surgery?
How Long Before I Can Sleep on My Side After Bypass Surgery?
Why Would Someone Need Open Heart Surgery?
Can a Stent Cause Pain and What to Do About It
Who Is a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery?
What to Expect After Carotid Artery Surgery
What Is a Stem for the Heart and How Does It Work?
How Long After Open Heart Surgery Can You Drink Alcohol?