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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 51st Annual Meeting

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We're excited to be exhibiting at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons 51st Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. Ready to see how Heart Hugger can help your patients recover faster from thoracic surgery? Have questions about how to use or order Heart Hugger? Maybe you've heard that Heart Hugger and the Surgi Support Vest has helped patients become more mobile and compliant with their therapy after surgery?

How Diet Impacts Cardiac Rehab

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There are a lot of tips associated with the recovery of a patient after heart surgery. Most people do not think that one’s diet plays a role. This would be a wrong assumption. Your dietary habits are actually essential to this process. In fact, adopting good habits can help you to avoid future problems with your heart. Healthy eating is a good technique to encourage the healing process after heart procedures.

Patients who have had dietary problems or suffer from obesity may have problems in this area. In these cases, doctors provide instructions for what foods are best for your diet. Many patients find it difficult to get back to a regular eating schedule. Some even say that their appetites are gone. Smaller and frequent meals are often the best option for these patients. You should keep dietary habits that will benefit overall health and become a lifestyle change.

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The Creation of Heart Hugger

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Heart Hugger has been providing sternum support for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients for over twenty years. Because of this amazing invention, the success rates of postoperative success have risen exponentially. Testimonials all over the nation are giving their input on how Heart Hugger benefited them with their recovery.

So what how was this wonderful creation invented? The questions of who, what, where, when and why are answered below:

Preventing Sternal Dehiscence

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One of the unfortunate side effects of having heart surgery is the long and arduous recovery process that immediately follows the procedure. For some, this recovery process is easier than expected and health returns after a few weeks. For others, there are complications that are associated with recovery. One of these complications is known as sternal wound dehiscence, or the reopening of the sternal wound. Heart Hugger was invented, among other things, as a way to prevent sternal wound dehiscence and providing postoperative sternal support to patients recovering from heart surgery. 

What to Eat During Cardiac Rehab

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The healing process after surgery can be quite long, depending on what procedure was done. You probably know the importance of wound care after surgery. But did you know that what you eat can affect your recovery as well? Nutritious food is incredibly important after surgery. So if you've recently had surgery, consider eating these five foods to help speed up your recovery.

High Fiber Foods
During your recovery, it's important that you include fiber into your diet. Fiber foods aren't just healthy, they play a major role in preventing constipation. You can find fiber in natural foods such as whole grain breads, fruits, vegetables, and cereals. You can eat both fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, but stay away from anything canned. When buying whole grain bread, look for breads that are darker in color. If you opt for cereal, look for cereals that are low in sugar and easy to eat, like oatmeal.

What to Expect For Cardiac Rehab After Heart Surgery

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Heart surgery is a process that can take months to recover from. Heart Hugger is specifically designed to provide comfort, accelerate healing, and provide relief overall to the chest. Recovery is by far the most important part, so we have listed some things to expect in the hospital, at home, and long-term care that will help you prepare for what is to come. 

Promote Healing with a Postoperative Bra

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If you or someone you love is recovering from thoracic surgery, it is possible to experience greater comfort and pain management with the use of a Postoperative Bra which offers complete wound support. This device also contributes to a quicker return to pre-operative respiratory function, because when the patient's pain levels are reduced they are more willing to exercise their lungs.

Here are some of the benefits provided by a Post-operative Bra

  • Tension on the incision site is eliminated by the immediate support gained from a post-operative bra. Healing is promoted when the weight and movement of breast tissue is contained and supported. Postoperative Bras reduce the risk of wound complications because they support breast tissue, thus prohibiting any pulling on sternotomy wounds.

Improve Recovery after Heart Surgery

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Improve Recovery after Heart Surgery

No one wants to have to undergo heart surgery. When this situation occurs, however, there are things that you can do to ensure that your recovery is complete. Each patient will have a different experience. This will relate to their initial condition, as well as, the complexity of their surgery. There are products that you can purchase that improve recovery. The Heart Hugger is one example of these products. It works to protect the sternum area.

Watch for Red Flags

There are a number of things that could occur in this area that can slow down recovery. In some instances these things could lead to more hospital treatment. Here are some of the things to watch for:

Benefits of a Stabilization Device

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Going in for a procedure is always a daunting undertaking for a patient. There are probably a million questions that want to be asked, all of which can leave you even more confused than when you started. There are some basic needs that all patients will go through after cardiac surgery and during cardiac surgery rehabilitation. One of these needs is to have a good support system that can help support the wound in the sternum. Since almost all cardiac surgery needs to be done by opening up the chest, sternum stabilization after the procedure is a necessity when it comes to pain management and the healing process.

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