12074 - Understanding Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (Spanish)

With the inclusion of shared decision making elements, full-color photographs, plus newly rendered and enhanced anatomical art, this new edition is squarely focused on health literacy and patient engagement.

• CAD, plaque rupture, clot formation, diagnostics
• Benefits of coronary artery bypass surgery
• Making informed treatment decisions
• Risks and complications
• Surgery, including graft harvesting, "beating heart" surgery
• Understanding and managing depression
• Post-op: what to expect, exercises, when to call the doctor
• Cardiac rehab, medications, follow-up visits
• Managing risk factors: smoking cessation, exercise, diet, weight management
• 24 pages, now with full-color photography and enhanced anatomical artwork