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07/27/2025

🛏️ From pillows to planners, the right tools can ease recovery after heart surgery.
This blog shares the top must-haves every caregiver should know.
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The recovery weeks after heart surgery don’t have to be challenging. Here are the must-have items to prepare you for a smooth recovery.

07/26/2025

💬 Feeling overwhelmed after heart surgery? You’re not alone.
This blog shares helpful ways to manage your emotions and stay mentally strong during recovery.
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Heart surgery is not only taxing on your body but your mind as well. Here are some tips for managing your emotions and understanding why you feel this way.

07/25/2025

🩺 Cardiac rehab is more than exercise—it's a full recovery strategy.
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Learn why cardiac rehab is crucial to heart surgery recovery. See some of the key things your rehab will focus on for a healthy heart post-surgery.

07/24/2025

❤️ Being there for someone after heart surgery means planning ahead.
This definitive checklist helps you cover all the bases—from hospital bags to home safety.
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Undergoing heart surgery creates a host of emotions. The best way to minimize nervousness is to prepare. Recovery is six to eight weeks long, and steps you take before and after will result in a successful recovery.

07/23/2025

💦 Did you know dehydration can strain your heart?
Whether you're recovering from surgery or managing heart disease, staying hydrated is key.
👉 Learn how to hydrate smart

You likely know just how important hydration can be for overall health, but it's also a key factor in heart health. Learn about the connection here.

07/22/2025

💓 After heart surgery, even a deep breath can hurt.
That’s where respiratory splinting comes in. The Heart Hugger vest provides gentle, effective support to reduce pain and help you heal.
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How often do you think about breathing? For most of us, it's an unconscious action—until it becomes painful. For patients recovering from thoracic surgery, every breath can be a reminder of their healing journey. Fortunately, with proper respiratory splinting, breathing can become easy and natural...

07/19/2025

💖 After heart surgery, even the smallest movements can feel monumental. Our newest blog post explores the world of post-op cardiac rehab exercises—where every breath and step is a milestone. Learn how to support healing with mindful movement and the right tools.
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Learn about the importance of exercise after heart surgery and some examples of post-op exercise options.

07/19/2025

💖 Healing after heart surgery takes more than time—it takes knowledge, support, and the right tools. Our newest blog post dives into what to expect during cardiac rehab and how to protect your recovery every step of the way.
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07/16/2025

Heart Disease in Women: Prevention, Symptoms, and Risk Factors You Need to Know

Learn about the differences in the ways men and women develop heart disease, how it is presented, and more. Get more info on heart health here.

07/11/2025

Top Tips to Prepare for Heart Surgery
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If you are properly prepared you can help to speed up your cardiac surgery rehabilitation process.

07/10/2025

Why Heart Pillows are Ineffective After Heart Surgery

In short, the answer is no. Learn more about why heart pillows aren't worth it and explore a helpful alternative: sternal support vests like Heart Hugger.

05/30/2025

Heart Hugger is U.S. FDA Classified, Medicare Approved, and conforms to the European Medical Device Directive. Heart Hugger is an excellent and more effective alternative to using sheets, pillows, or towels to “splint” wounds after thoracic surgery.

Heart Hugger helps patients comply with their clinical pathway toward heart surgery recovery by giving them more control and confidence.