Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Heart （冠状动脉旁路移植(CABG)的心）.pdfVIP

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Heart Valve Surgery /learning i h t l a e h r u o y t u Caring for Yourself at Home o b a g n i n r a e l There are many factors that can affect your recovery, these include your condition before surgery, your strength, and determination. Remember that the home phase of your recovery is just as important as the hospital phase. Please call us if you have any questions or concerns at: PCCVS 24-hour Phone Number: (650) 366-0225 1 Call Your Doctor Immediately if You Experience Any of the Following o  Fever over 101 F or shaking chills.  Leg or chest incisions that separate, become red or tender, or begin to drain.  Severe incision pain, chest pain (angina), or difficulty breathing.  Fast or irregular heartbeat.  Bleeding or easy bruising.  Increased swelling (edema) in the legs or weight gain greater than 3 pounds overnight.  Other symptoms as explained by your doctor. Activity at Home  To protect your sternum (breastbone): carry objects close to your body with your elbows firmly at your side, do not lift anything that causes chest discomfort or is heavier than 30-40 lbs.