9 Complications With Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

3. Fever

Fever is an indication of inflammation or infection in the body. In some cases, fever is the first sign of a more serious problem. A low-grade fever and chills might be normal right after surgery, but if it occurs days or even weeks after surgery, it may be a sign of infection at the site of the surgery. A patient whose fever reaches over one hundred degrees should seek immediate treatment, especially if the fever is accompanied by pain or nausea.