Learn about your experience in the hospital for your cardiothoracic surgery. Includes information on strategies to partner with your heart healthcare team to improve recovery and prevent complications after your surgery.
| Title | Description | Chapter Start Time Sort descending |
|---|---|---|
| Preventing Blood Clots While in the Hospital | Learn how you can prevent blood clots while in the hospital. |
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| The Day Before your Cardiothoracic Surgery | Learn important information about the day before your cardiothoracic surgery. |
0 seconds |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery Procedure | Learn about your cardiothoracic procedure and what you will see in the operating room. |
269 seconds |
| In the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | Learn important information about your care in the intensive care unit after your cardiothoracic surgery. |
564 seconds |
| Preventing Lung Problems and Managing Pain after Cardiothoracic Surgery | Learn how to take care of your lungs and manage pain after your cardiothoracic surgery. |
897 seconds |
| Gastrointestinal (GI) Function, Preventing Blood Clots, Managing Sleep, and Recovery after Cardiothoracic Surgery | Learn how to take care of your GI system, prevent blood clots, sleep, and recover after your cardiothoracic surgery. |
1,096 seconds |
| Sternal Precautions after Cardiothoracic Surgery | Learn about sternal precautions that you will need to follow after your cardiothoracic surgery. |
1,441 seconds |
| Going Home after Cardiothoracic Surgery | Learn helpful information to help you at home after cardiothoracic surgery. |
1,556 seconds |