The risk of death or serious complications from aortic valve replacement is typically quoted as being between 1-3%, depending on the health and age of
the patient, as well as
the skill of
the surgeon. Older patients, as well as more fragile ones,
are sometimes ineligible for surgery because of elevated risks.
Hospital stay and recovery time:
Immediately after aortic valve replacement, the patient will frequently stay in a cardiac surgery intensive care unit for 12-36 hours.