Complications of Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic valve replacement has been done successfully for many years. However, as with any surgery, complications are a possibility. What kind of complications can occur with this procedure? Examples of minor ones include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Minor bleeding or bruising
- Abnormal or painful scarring.
Major complications with aortic valve replacement can also occur, but they are rare. These may include things like:
Depending on your individual situation, a major complication may require one or more of the following:
- A blood transfusion
- A longer hospital stay
- Temporary or permanent placement of a pacemaker
- Repeat surgery.
(Click Aortic Valve Replacement to learn more about the potential complications of this procedure.)