Author

Alejandra Rhodes Page 4

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 it take to recover from open heart surgery?
What Is an IVC Filter and How Does It Work?
Are Artificial Hearts Real? How This Technology Works
How Long Does a Mechanical Heart Valve Last?
Can the Aorta Be Replaced? Surgical Procedures Explained
What to Do After Open Heart Surgery?
How Soon After Open Heart Surgery Can You Fly?
Can You Drink Alcohol After Open Heart Surgery?
Biological Valve: What It Is & When Replacement Is Needed
How Soon After Open Heart Surgery Can You Drive?
What Can You Not Eat After Heart Bypass Surgery?
Can an Artery Be Repaired? Surgical & Non-Surgical Options
Pig Heart Valve Transplant to Human: What to Expect
What Is a Venous Graft and When Is It Necessary?
What Is Surgical Revascularization and How Does It Work?
What Is a Native Heart and Why Is It Removed?
What Is Heart Mesh and How Is It Used?
What Is Angioscopy? Procedure, Uses, and Recovery
Vein Graft: Reasons for Surgery and What to Expect
Graft Thrombectomy Procedure: What to Expect
What Is On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?