Before revision: Corticosteroids may be considered, especially in people with allergies to NSAIDs or severe disease, although use of steroids may cause thinning of tissues, with could present challenges during future cardiac surgery for valve repair.
After revision: Corticosteroids may be considered, especially in people with allergies to NSAIDs or severe disease, although use of steroids may cause tissue atrophy, which could present challenges during future cardiac surgery for valve repair.