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Exercise after heart surgery: To help you live a healthy, active life - 07/2012

Exercise after heart surgery: To help you live a healthy, active life
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Abstract

This handout explains sternal precautions, to be followed after heart surgery. Included is guidance for recovery after surgery, how to add or keep exercise in the lifestyle, exercise goals, and paying attention to the body's signals and symptoms.

Author
Physical Therapy/Rehab Medicine
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2007
Revision Date
07/2012
General Subject
Surgery
Cardiovascular Disorders
Specific Subject/Keyword
Heart Surgery
Sternum
Exercise
Safety Education
Languages
Russian
Chinese
Korean
Vietnamese
English
Spanish
Record ID
3441