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Post-Operative Instructions

After your heart surgery, you will receive extensive education by the doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and physical therapists about what to expect when you go home.

Discharge Class

You will attend a discharge class, be given  written post-operative instructions to take home and receive verbal instructions from your nurse.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call your cardiac surgeon's office at 617-632-8383.

Discharge Class Video

To watch the discharge class video, click here.

Resources

• Care of Your Incisions
  
• Danger Signs and When to Call Your Doctor
  
• Diet
  
• Emotions
  
• Exercise
  
• Follow-Up Appointments
  
• Other Medications
  
• Pain Control