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The First Week After Open-Heart Aortic Aneurysm Dissection Repair Surgery
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Episode 2: The First Week After Open-Heart Surgery – What to Expect & How to Support Yourself
Episode Summary: If you’re preparing for heart surgery, in your first week of recovery, or caring for someone after cardiac surgery, this episode is for you. The early days can feel confusing, emotional, and unpredictable—even when everything is technically going well.
In this episode, I walk you through:
What to expect when transitioning from the ICU to the step-down unit
How your hospital stay…
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