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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Steel syndrome
  1. Heart valve surgery 
    ... of man-made materials, such as metal (stainless steel or titanium) or ceramic. These valves last the ... heart Irregular heartbeat ( arrhythmia ) Kidney failure Post-pericardiotomy syndrome -- low fever and chest pain that can last ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002954.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Aortic valve surgery - open 
    ... that build up. Close your breastbone with stainless steel wires. It will take about 6 to 12 ... thinking" Poor healing of the incision Post-pericardiotomy syndrome (low-grade fever and chest pain) that could ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007408.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Mitral valve surgery - open 
    ... that build up. Close your breastbone with stainless steel wires. It will take about 6 weeks for ... of mental clarity, or "fuzzy thinking." Post-pericardiotomy syndrome, which includes a low fever and chest pain. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007412.htm - Medical Encyclopedia