Strong Heart and Vascular Center

Division of Cardiac Surgery

Patient Education

If you are scheduled to have heart surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital, the following information is designed to help you know what to expect during your hospital stay and recovery time.

• View a video for heart surgery patients
• Before Surgery
• The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CV-ICU)
• Transfer to the Post Cardiac Surgery Unit (7.1200)
• After Surgery
• Returning Home - Discharge Instructions
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• When to Call Your Doctor