Patient was instructed regarding functions of veins in the body as follows: Veins are blood vessels that help with return of deoxygenated blood from various organs of the body to the right side of heart. The smaller veins in the upper part of the body merge to form one large vein, superior vena cava, and drain all deoxygenated blood from the upper body, above the heart level, into the right heart. The smaller veins in [...]
Patient was educated on cardiac ablation as follows: Occasionally, small areas in the heart can initiate electrical signal resulting in a beat that is not in synchronization with the regular heartbeat initiated in the natural pacemaker of the heart. This abnormal beat can be totally out of place and result in abnormal rhythms, sometimes leading to an ineffective and abnormally increased heartbeat. Cardiac ablation is a procedure used to destroy such areas in the heart [...]
Patient was educated on post op care after coronary artery bypass grafting as follows: Clarify with your surgeon regarding any changes with medication doses or new medications that you are placed on, before you get discharged from the hospital. Arrange for caregiver availability at your house around the clock, for at least 2 weeks after the surgery. Maintain compliance with postop visits with your surgeon and other doctors on the team. Be aware of signs [...]
Patient was instructed on how to prepare for the coronary artery bypass grafting as follows: CABG surgery is an invasive procedure that involves long recovery process. Preparation for the procedure should include planning not only for the procedure, but also for the next 2 months after the procedure, as limitations could be placed on activities during the recovery. Keep up with all your appointments with the doctors and lab work. A series of labs, such [...]
Patient was educated on the recovery process after coronary artery bypass grafting as follows: Limitations on your physical activity will continue and you will need at least 2 – 3 months of time to return to usual daily activities. It is normal to have swelling of your arm or leg, where graft was taken from. Watch for any signs and symptoms of infection at this site. Also, have the arm or leg elevated, from which [...]
