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Increasing your strength after open-heart surgery
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An important part of your recovery following open-heart surgery is gradually increasing your strength and physical activity. A structured in-hospital exercise program will guide you through four progressive steps, from sitting up in bed to walking in the halls with minimal assistance.
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As your strength increases, your recovery team (doctors, nurses, and physical therapists) will encourage you to gradually increase the amount of walking in the halls that you do. The goal is to raise your heart rate and increase your circulation.
Last Updated:
October 8, 2008- Author:
- Robin Parks, MS
- Medical Review:
- Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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