Risks for any surgery are:
Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs. Blood loss. Breathing problems. Infection, including in the lungs, kidneys, bladder, chest, or heart valves. Reactions to medicines.
Possible risks from having open-heart surgery are:
Heart attack or stroke. Heart rhythm problems. Infection in the cut, which is more likely to happen in people who are obese, have diabetes, or have already had this surgery. Memory loss and loss of mental clarity, or "fuzzy thinking." Post-pericardiotomy syndrome, which is a low-grade fever and chest pain. This could last for up to 6 months.
What are the risks of Mitral valve surgery (open)?
Risks for any surgery are:
Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs. Blood loss. Breathing problems. Infection, including in the lungs, kidneys, bladder, chest, or heart valves. Reactions to medicines.
Possible risks from having open-heart surgery are:
Heart attack or stroke. Heart rhythm problems. Infection in the cut, which is more likely to happen in people who are obese, have diabetes, or have already had this surgery. Memory loss and loss of mental clarity, or "fuzzy thinking." Post-pericardiotomy syndrome, which is a low-grade fever and chest pain. This could last for up to 6 months.