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Table 2 Clinical complications of patients operated on from January 2020 to April 2021 for rheumatic mitral stenosis at JKCI during the 6 months follow-up period (N = 54)

From: Health related quality of life of patients following mechanical valve replacement surgery for rheumatic mitral stenosis in Tanzania

Complications

Frequency (%)

Without complications

26 (48.1)

Arrhythmias

8 (14.8)

Re-exploration for bleeding

2 (3.7)

Low cardiac output syndrome

4 (7.4)

Acute respiratory failure

2 (3.7)

Electrolyte imbalance

4 (7.4)

Sternal wound gaping

1 (1.9)

Neurological dysfunction

2 (3.7)

Bleeding due to warfarin toxicity

2 (3.7)

Warfarin resistance

1 (1.9)

Prolonged intensive care unit stay (> 5 days)

2 (3.7)