Recovering From Heart Surgery DVD (For Heart Bypass, Heart Valve Surgery and other Open Heart Surgery Patients)

THIS DVD HAS AN OPTION TO VIEW IN EITHER ENGLISH OR SPANISH. Whether it's a bypass or a valve repair or replacement, heart surgery of any kind is a very frightening experience for both patients and their famililes. It is often overwhelming and difficult to clearly understand and remember discharge instructions and what to expect when you get home. The goal of this 28-minute video is to walk you through some important steps of heart surgery recovery and help you have a more informed post surgical experience. During the initial 4-6 weeks after surgery, it is important to establish a daily routine and to fully understand the restrictions and guidelines provided to you by your healthcare team. This video is divided into chapters and designed to help you with a number of specific activities, including how to get out of bed, and how to perform your deep breathing exercises. The video also offers tips about taking your medication, inspecting your incisions, exercise and much more. RecoverRite® was founded on the premise that knowledge is power, and that patients and family members need specific tools to help them better understand and manage recovery and expectations of life after heart surgery. Every heart surgery is unique and each person will heal differently so be sure to discuss the contents of this DVD with your doctor.

• Back to Life After a Heart Crisis: A Doctor and His Wife Share Their 8 Step Cardiac Comeback Plan
• The Cardiac Recovery Handbook: The Complete Guide to Life After Heart Attack or Heart Surgery, Second Edition
• Surgery Open Heart: A Surgical Nurse Guides You Through Open Heart Surgery
• Coping With Heart Surgery and Bypassing Depression: A Family's Guide to the Medical, Emotional, and Practical Issues
• The Open Heart Companion: Preparation and Guidance for Open-Heart Surgery Recovery
• Heart Survivor: Recovery After Heart Surgery
• The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery (Heart Valve Replacement And Heart Valve Repair)
• Heart Bypass: My Angina To Recovery Experience: A Patient's Perspective Of What Heart Surgery Is Like