What to do if a wire breaks two years after heart valve replacement surgery

Heart valve replacement surgery two years after the wire broke, the symptoms should be removed in time. Usually after heart surgery, the open sternum should be fixed with a steel wire to avoid cracking of the sternum, and many patients choose not to remove the wire after the wound heals. Two years after the surgery, the wire cracking may cause local irritation, resulting in inflammation and other symptoms, at this time, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible to deal with the broken wire, which can usually be removed through surgical means. Patients should take good care of the affected area after removing the wire, maintain local hygiene, and do not expose the wound to water too early to avoid infection and inflammation. After heart valve replacement surgery, patients should pay attention to a light diet in daily life and can exercise appropriately. When the patient’s heart is in discomfort, he should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.