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Pain After Sternotomy

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Symptoms of Pain After Sternotomy

Are you experiencing poststernotomy pain? Study results show that pain after sternotomy is more than just nerve damage.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms can include sternal pain involving the muscles, skeletal components of the head and neck, the trunk, and other upper extremities. It doesn't make sense that simply cutting a nerve in the area of the sternum is causing all of these symptoms.

Almost a third of patients deal with persistent pain after sternotomy. This pain is often in areas unrelated to the surgical incision in the chest area (like the neck, shoulders, arms, and back).

Dr. Van Leersum decided to conduct physical examinations of patients who had undergone procedures related to open heart surgery. She examined 277 patients, investigating the muscles in every inch of the body. In her study, she uncovered that:

Things to Remember Following Heart Surgery

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Things to Remember Following Heart Surgery

Recovery for a patient that just went through heart surgery becomes very important, as it is the way to get back to normal following the procedure. Having heart surgery is a necessity that one must face in order to get healthy, and the postoperative recovery time is an important thing to keep in mind following a major surgery. Since it is unavoidable, it is in the patient’s best interest to make the recovery period as smooth as possible. This is done by sticking to the doctor’s orders as well as avoiding any unnecessary complications.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 51st Annual Meeting

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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

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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!

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