Heart Surgery Teaching 1797

Heart Surgery

Instructed patient Walking:This is one of the best forms of exercise because it increases circulation throughout the body and to the heart muscle. It is important to increase your activity gradually. Walk at your own pace. Stop and rest if you get tired. Each person progresses at a different rate after heart surgery.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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