Your recovery from heart procedures can vary and can seem long and tenuous. But try to think of your recovery as a series of events, knowing that you will emerge a happier, healthier person.
Recovery from open heart surgery will include a stay in the CVICU. There will be emotional aspects to your recovery as well as managing your recovery at home -- including managing your activity schedule. You'll also learn what to do if you experience angina. And there will be rehab to go through, as well as a home exercise program. Your family and friends -- as well as the professional staff of the Greater Cincinnati Heart Hospitals -- will be there to help ensure a full recovery.
