What should you expect on the day of heart surgery?

Dr. Glenn Barnhart discusses the patient experience on the day of heart surgery at Swedish Medical Center. After an informative office visit, the patient arrives early in the morning. A cardiac anesthesiologist meets with the patient and the patient's family. The anesthesiologist keeps the family informed throughout the day, communicating progress and repairs. Patients typically rest in intensive care for a day or two immediately after surgery and then return to standard care. Patients are often discharged on the fourth post-operative day, depending on the individual surgery. For more information visit http://www.swedish.org/now-what/heart...