Johnson & Johnson Institute
Mitral valve repair (MVR)
Post-operative patient care
Typical recommendations for post-operative care may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
- Patient usually recover in ICU setting with continuous hemodynamic and EKG monitoring.
- Patients are assessed for bleeding from the chest tubes.
- Patients are sedated and on the ventilator for up to 24 hours, depending on condition.
- 24-48 hours post-surgery transferred to a monitored step down unit.
- Discharged 4-6 days post-surgery.
- Follow-up withing first 2-4 weeks, depending on surgeon practice.
References
For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions, please reference full package insert.
Bob Kiaii, MD prepared this procedure guide on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates. The procedure guide reflects the opinions of the individual presenter, and the steps described may not encompass the complete steps of the procedure. Additionally, other surgeons may prefer different techniques, approaches, etc., as individual surgeon experience in his/her clinical practice, as well as patient needs, may dictate variation in procedure steps.
Before using any medical device, review all labeling, including without limitation; the Instructions For Use (IFU), and relevant package inserts with particular attention to the indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions, and steps for use of the device(s).
This presentation is not accredited for CE/CME.
Bob Kiaii, MD is compensated by and presenting on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates and must present information in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
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