11964 - Understanding Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

With the inclusion of shared decision making elements, full-color photographs, plus newly rendered and enhanced anatomical art, this new edition is squarely focused on health literacy and patient engagement. * CAD, plaque rupture, clot formation, diagnostics * Benefits of coronary artery bypass surgery * Making informed treatment decisions * Risks and complications * Surgery, including graft harvesting, "beating heart" surgery * Understanding and managing depression * Post-op: what to expect, exercises, when to call the doctor * Cardiac rehab, medications, follow-up visits * Managing risk factors: smoking cessation, exercise, diet, weight management * 24 pages, now with full-color photography and enhanced anatomical artwork