“What is the most common complication after open heart surgery?”
I am a 52 year old male. I want to know what is the most common complication after open heart surgery?
4 Answers
CardiologistCardiologist
Heart arrhythmias
Bleeding.
Atelectasia and pleural effusion
The most common complication is a cardiac arrhythmia. This is the reason why you are kept on a cardiac monitored bed until you are stable enough to be discharged to home.
