Heart Disease
Your Home Guide to Heart Surgery
| Catalog #: | HV-26 |
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| Duration: | 50 minutes |
| Format(s): |  |
| Language(s): | English or Spanish |
Summary
This home video is designed for healthcare professionals to buy in bulk and give to their patients who are preparing to have either coronary artery bypass surgery or heart valve surgery. It presents the general guidelines patients will need to follow in preparation for heart surgery and throughout recovery.
Color-coded chapter numbers in the corner of the screen help viewers find information they want to watch repeatedly. Questions and suggestions at the end of each chapter will help patients take an active role in treatment and recovery.
Other versions of this video are available for use with different patients. See Your Home Guide to Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, and Your Home Guide to Recovering from Heart Surgery.
The video and the packaging can be personalized with the facility's name, logo, and a brief message. DVD format is also available when you buy in bulk. For more information, call toll-free (800)432-8433.
- Understanding Your Heart
- Preparing for Surgery
- Skills Section
- What to Expect the Day of Surgery
- Working Towards Discharge
- Activity Guidelines
- Special Concerns
- Developing a Basic Routine
- Completing Immediate Recovery
- Beyond Immediate Recovery