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A qualitative researcher conducted semi-structured telephone interviews. Thematic analysis was used to identify recurring themes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Eight patients were interviewed. The most common complication was postoperative hemorrhage requiring rethoracotomy (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 7). Six themes were identified: (1) Negative perceptions of risk communication, (2) Need for personalized aftercare, (3) Inadequate validation of emotional experiences, (4) Unawareness of perioperative information, (5) Diversity in patients\u2019 functioning and impact of complications, and (6) Discontinuity of care. Patients need a comprehensive explanation of complications that occurred, partly because they did not fully understand the consequences. Patients and family members needed emotional support during the perioperative period. Patients preferred follow-up care by the same physician within the same hospital.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Patients who experienced complications after cardiac surgery expressed a desire for more detailed discussions of complications and their consequences, increased emotional support, and continuity of care. 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