Heart Surgery and Recovery Resources

It’s normal to be concerned if you’re having a surgery or procedure. Knowing what to expect should help ease your worries and make for a low-stress recovery. Find helpful information on how to plan for surgery and maximize your recovery.

Preparing For Surgery

• Why Do I Need Heart Valve Surgery? (PDF)
• Pre-surgery Checklist (PDF) | Español (PDF)

Surgeries and Procedures

• What is a Carotid Endarterectomy? (PDF)
• What Is Coronary Angioplasty? (PDF)
• What Is Coronary Bypass Surgery (CABG)? (PDF)
• What Are Electrophysiology Studies? (PDF)
• Heart Transplant
• What Is an Implantable Defibrillator (ICD)? (PDF)
• What Is a Pacemaker? (PDF)
• What Is a Stent? (PDF)
• What is TAVR (or TAVI)? (PDF) | Español (PDF)

Recovery

• Recovery Milestones Checklist (PDF) | Español (PDF) 
• What Can I Expect When I Go Home After Heart Surgery? (PDF)
• What Happens After Heart Surgery? (PDF)

Medications

• Managing Your Medicines
• Medicine Assistance Programs

Cardiac Rehab

• Cardiac Rehab
• What is Cardiac Rehabilitation? (PDF)

Health Insurance

• Why is Health Insurance Important?

Support

• Join our growing Support Network to connect with others