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After open heart surgery for metallic valve, how long patient takes to come out of ICU.
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Average stay in icu is 2 days and then stay in ward is 4 days.
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Dr. Pramod Reddy Kandakure
Cardiac Surgeon
28 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It depends upon heart function and comorbidities
On an average 2-3 days icu stay
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Dr. Nikhila Pachani
Cardiologist
14 yrs exp
Rajkot
Depends on complexity - ideally it takes 2-3 days for transfer out of ICU and a week total for discharge. If condition permits patient recovers +/- 2-3 days .
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Dr. Sivabal V
Cardiologist
11 yrs exp
Thiruvananthapuram
Generally 3-4 days post operation. The recovery depends on various factors like age , heart function, lung function etc
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