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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 Does Shunting Mean in Medical Terms?Healthcare
When to Replace an Aortic Valve: Key Factors Procedures
How Successful Is Heart Bypass Surgery?Procedures
How Long Before I Can Sleep on My Side After Bypass Surgery?Procedures
Why Would Someone Need Open Heart Surgery?Procedures
Can a Stent Cause Pain and What to Do About It Procedures
Is a Dilated Aorta the Same as an Aneurysm?Heart & Lungs
What Is Vein Stenosis? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Heart & Lungs
Who Is a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery?Procedures
What to Expect After Carotid Artery Surgery Procedures
What Is a Stem for the Heart and How Does It Work?Procedures
Which Animal’s Heart Valves Are Used in Humans?Pets & Farm
How Long After Open Heart Surgery Can You Drink Alcohol?Procedures
Why Is My Vein Hard After an IV?Heart & Lungs
How Long Does It Take for an Air Embolism to Show Symptoms?Safety
How long does it take to recover from open heart surgery?Procedures
What Is the Aortic Root? Location, Function & Conditions Heart & Lungs
Is a Popped Vein Dangerous? Signs You Need to Know Heart & Lungs
What Is an IVC Filter and How Does It Work?Procedures
What Causes Low Blood Pressure After Surgery?Heart & Lungs
Are Artificial Hearts Real? How This Technology Works Procedures
What Is Cardiac Clearance Before Surgery?Tests
Can You Live With One Carotid Artery?Heart & Lungs
How Long Does a Mechanical Heart Valve Last?Procedures
What Is a Saddle Embolus? Signs, Causes, and Treatment Heart & Lungs
Is Heart Disease Reversible? What the Science Says Heart & Lungs
Can the Aorta Be Replaced? Surgical Procedures Explained Procedures
What Is a Collapsed Vein? Causes, Signs, and Prevention Heart & Lungs
What Is Venous Hypertension? Its Causes and Symptoms Heart & Lungs
What to Do After Open Heart Surgery?Procedures