Recovery from open heart surgery, both in the hospital and beyond, is a long, involved process. The duration depends on the ...

Recovering from surgery for a widow maker—a severe heart attack caused by blockage of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery—requires careful attention to physical, emotional, and mental health.

Open-heart surgery saves lives but may come with long-term side effects like chronic pain, issues concentrating, or anxiety. Proper aftercare and health-promoting habits can help minimize risks.

A new technique that involves freezing a patient’s nerves during heart surgery is improving recovery time and reducing the need for heavy painkillers. A new technique that involves freezing a ...

This article describes the positive impact that actively managing functional recovery has on postacute placement for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. Objective: To describe the ...

Fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods can help support recovery after heart bypass surgery. You may need bypass surgery, or coronary artery bypass grafting, when your coronary arteries become ...