Recent research has shown that comic-style drawings can help patients who just had surgery to better understand the interventions they have had. When they get information as illustrations, it helps to clarify their procedures in a much quicker way compared...
The use of heart-shaped pillows after heart surgery and the lack of clinical evidence for their use have been discussed in a few articles on our website. The intention is to educate about the patient's recovery and experience after sternotomy procedures, and how to...
When children require major heart surgery a large weight of stress comes upon the family from many different directions. Beginning with the burden of worry over their child’s well being, possible complications/risks, to how to maneuver work situations that may...
A sternotomy (separating the chest bone) done for open heart surgery can be a scary thought. Being educated on what to expect and the recovery process can help ease the tension you may have.
After major surgery, the last thing anyone wants to deal with during their recovery is excessive pain. Of course, some post-op pain is usually inevitable, which is why pain management can have a big effect on the recovery experience of...
