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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 51st Annual Meeting

Posted by on January 23, 2015

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 51st Annual Meeting

We're excited to be exhibiting at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons 51st Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. Ready to see how Heart Hugger can help your patients recover faster from thoracic surgery? Have questions about how to use or order Heart Hugger? Maybe you've heard that Heart Hugger and the Surgi Support Vest has helped patients become more mobile and compliant with their therapy after surgery?

What to Expect During Heart Surgery Recovery

Posted by on January 1, 1970

What to Expect During Heart Surgery Recovery

Open heart surgery is a stressful undertaking from beginning to end. However, knowing what to expect every step of the way can make things easier and more comfortable--so today, we're going to explore the recovery process (and all that goes with it).

The Recovery Process

Recovering from open-heart surgery isn't a straight path, and it looks a little different for everyone. Your doctor will fill you in on specific details and recommendations--but what about the day-to-day questions and uncertainties? Luckily, with a little help--and all the right information, of course--recovery can be easy, comfortable, and quick.

Here are a few things you can expect when recovering from open-heart surgery!

Sternal Precautions: Stay Safe After Heart Surgery

Posted by on January 1, 1970

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"I am impressed that as I have followed up my patients in the office, they have continued to comment that the Heart Hugger appliance made their convalescences much easier at home, and that they have continued to use it beyond hospitalization."

Michael F Teodori, M.D.

Pediatric & Adult Cardiovascular Surgery,
"I strongly believe that the support harness has played the major role in preventing sternal wound separation."

David G. Eilertson, M.D.

Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery,
"I greatly appreciated Heart Hugger during my recovery period after my own open heart surgery. I found it made me feel a lot more comfortable."

Vernon Stafford, M.D.
"I have used the support harness in over 100 consecutive open heart surgical patients during the last two years. I clearly am in favor of using Heart Hugger on a routine basis."

Ravi Koopot, M.D.

Cardiovascular Surgery,
"Heart Hugger helps my patients get well faster by giving them the confidence to cough, knowing they will not suffer from doing so."

J. Marvin Smith, M.D.

Cardiovascular Surgeon,
"...Since the patient can wear the harness it has the advantage of being available when the need arises, for the instance, during therapy, or when the patient wakes up at night."

Peg Meisler

Physical Therapist,
"I recommend and prescribe it for all my open heart patients. They testify that their recoveries have been much quicker while using Heart Hugger compared to prior surgeries when the device was not available."

S. Vathayanon, M.D.

Cardiac, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery,
"Over half our patients are released by the fifth post-operative day and many by the fourth post-operative day. I believe this is due in a large part to the fact that we have a device available which allows the patient to continue aggressive coughing and deep breathing at home, with much less discomfort."

David G. Ellertson, M.D.

Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery,
"It gave me more confidence to do things on my own. I should've bought it sooner."

Laura P.
"They were impressed when I showed them how it worked and how I did not feel the pain when doing breathing exercises."

James B.

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