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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 51st Annual Meeting

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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 Eat During Cardiac Rehab

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The healing process after surgery can be quite long, depending on what procedure was done. You probably know the importance of wound care after surgery. But did you know that what you eat can affect your recovery as well? Nutritious food is incredibly important after surgery. So if you've recently had surgery, consider eating these five foods to help speed up your recovery.

High Fiber Foods
During your recovery, it's important that you include fiber into your diet. Fiber foods aren't just healthy, they play a major role in preventing constipation. You can find fiber in natural foods such as whole grain breads, fruits, vegetables, and cereals. You can eat both fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, but stay away from anything canned. When buying whole grain bread, look for breads that are darker in color. If you opt for cereal, look for cereals that are low in sugar and easy to eat, like oatmeal.

The Creation of Heart Hugger

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Heart Hugger has been providing sternum support for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients for over twenty years. Because of this amazing invention, the success rates of postoperative success have risen exponentially. Testimonials all over the nation are giving their input on how Heart Hugger benefited them with their recovery.

So what how was this wonderful creation invented? The questions of who, what, where, when and why are answered below:

Preventing Sternal Dehiscence

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One of the unfortunate side effects of having heart surgery is the long and arduous recovery process that immediately follows the procedure. For some, this recovery process is easier than expected and health returns after a few weeks. For others, there are complications that are associated with recovery. One of these complications is known as sternal wound dehiscence, or the reopening of the sternal wound. Heart Hugger was invented, among other things, as a way to prevent sternal wound dehiscence and providing postoperative sternal support to patients recovering from heart surgery. 

What to Expect For Cardiac Rehab After Heart Surgery

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Heart surgery is a process that can take months to recover from. Heart Hugger is specifically designed to provide comfort, accelerate healing, and provide relief overall to the chest. Recovery is by far the most important part, so we have listed some things to expect in the hospital, at home, and long-term care that will help you prepare for what is to come. 

Improve Recovery after Heart Surgery

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Improve Recovery after Heart Surgery

No one wants to have to undergo heart surgery. When this situation occurs, however, there are things that you can do to ensure that your recovery is complete. Each patient will have a different experience. This will relate to their initial condition, as well as, the complexity of their surgery. There are products that you can purchase that improve recovery. The Heart Hugger is one example of these products. It works to protect the sternum area.

Watch for Red Flags

There are a number of things that could occur in this area that can slow down recovery. In some instances these things could lead to more hospital treatment. Here are some of the things to watch for:

Benefits of a Stabilization Device

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Benefits of a Stabilization Device

Going in for a procedure is always a daunting undertaking for a patient. There are probably a million questions that want to be asked, all of which can leave you even more confused than when you started. There are some basic needs that all patients will go through after cardiac surgery and during cardiac surgery rehabilitation. One of these needs is to have a good support system that can help support the wound in the sternum. Since almost all cardiac surgery needs to be done by opening up the chest, sternum stabilization after the procedure is a necessity when it comes to pain management and the healing process.

The Advantages of Heart Hugger Respiratory Splinting

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The Advantages of Heart Hugger Respiratory Splinting

In the year of 1988, the FDA classified Heart Hugger as a Class I Medical Device. The following year, Heart Hugger was Medicare Approved. Surgeons and patients alike have given their testimonials on how Heart Hugger has helped them.

Since 1988, hospitals, surgeons, and patients alike have reaped the benefits of Heart Hugger. Below are the examples of how Heart Hugger has done exactly that:

What to Expect After Heart Surgery

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What to Expect After Heart Surgery

Do you remember the first time you saw a diagram of a real human heart? The sight was probably shocking, considering most of us spend our young childhood years imagining a heart as a simple, rounded shape that exchanges medical accuracy for endearing charm. Your viewpoint of the heart was changing, and suddenly, your own heart seemed alien and extraordinary. After cardiac surgery, the same thing is happening--your viewpoint of your own heart is changing once again. As a result, it can often be a great comfort to simply know what to expect after heart surgery.

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