Watch this animation to see how surgeons restore normal blood flow within a heart that has narrowed or blocked arteries.
Learn what you need to do in preparation for your heart surgery.
Become familiar with what you may experience on the day of your heart surgery.
Learn about minimally invasive surgery and its potential benefits.
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System explains sternal precautions after open heart surgery, with "Keep Your Move in the Tube".
Learn what to expect in intensive care following heart surgery.
Watch these suggestions for supporting your loved one while he or she prepares for, and recovers from, heart surgery.
See what you can expect during your hospital recovery.
Learn strategies for rating and describing your pain level to members of your cardiac team, so they can treat it.
Understand how deep and controlled breathing exercises can help strengthen your lungs after surgery.
Learn how gradually increasing your level of activity can help your recovery.
Learn the common instructions included in your discharge plan.
See how following the activity guidelines set by your doctor can help you gradually return your pre-surgery routines.
Learn how to safely care and monitor your surgical incisions.
Watch this video to learn about the common medications you may take after heart surgery, and strategies for taking them as prescribed.
Know the signs and symptoms that require a call to your healthcare team after heart surgery, and when to call 911.
Recovery from coronary artery bypass can be a lengthy process. Learn what you might expect during this process and how cardiac rehabilitation should be a primary tool in your road to recovery.
Watch this video to learn about what to expect during a coronary artery bypass graft procedure.
