What special attention is needed when going home after heart surgery?

There are four key steps to follow at home to help with your recovery following heart surgery—or any hospital-to-home transition:

1. Make sure to get detailed instructions on how to care for yourself at home from your doctor.

2. Make sure you understand all the instructions and are capable of following them, including those about the appropriate prescriptions, medical equipment, food and assistance.

3. Make sure you have the support you need from loved ones or in-home care professionals to stay safe at home—your mobility is likely to be limited at first, and you may require assistance.

4. Schedule any follow-up visits that are required—and make sure you go to them.

Many in-home care companies, such as Right at Home, offer short-term care for situations such as this. The assistance of a professional has been shown to decrease your recovery time and improve your overall health following surgery. Also consider asking your hospital if it has a hospital-to-home transition program.

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