Written by: Carole A. Gassert, PhD and Susan G. Burrows, MN, RN

This book gives patients the facts they need to safely resume their daily activities after heart surgery. It covers risk factor management, medications and exercise, and provides information on radial artery grafts and managing sleep problems. Also includes a section for documenting discharge information and follow-up appointments.

Reviewers:

Melissa Blackwell Walker, MS, BS, Clinical Coordinator Preventive Cardiology, University Health Care, Salt Lake City, UT
Carrie Taylor, BSN, RN, Cardiology Case Manager, Preventive Cardiology, University Health Care, Salt Lake City, UT
Rachel Matthews, BSN, RN, Cardiology Case Manager, Preventive Cardiology, University Health Care, Salt Lake City, UT
Testimonials:

Comprehensive and positive guide for patients and their significant others following heart surgery. Excellent and understandable resource for patient and family teaching. -- Caroline Jo Dorr
We used this book at another facility & had good results with it. I'll be using it for cardiac rehab patients. -- Carolyn Beard
Very informative. Easy to read and understand. Just enough information. I would recommend this book. -- Charlotte Kish