Intracardiac Surgery - Open Heart Surgery

What happens later at home?

Full recovery may take months because this is a major operation. People are usually be told to:

Other care depends on the procedure that was performed.

What are the potential complications after the procedure?

The risks of any major surgery include:

Chest pain may persist for months. Some numbness in the skin near the incision may also occur, but often gets better with time. Specific risks depend on the procedure that is performed and should be discussed with the surgeon.