Empower your Spanish-speaking cardiac patients and ease perioperative anxiety with Cómo prepararse para Una Cirugía del Corazón (Item 22CS) from Pritchett & Hull. Co-authored by cardiovascular clinical nurse specialists Carole A. Gassert, PhD, and Susan G. Burrows, MN, RN, this patient education guide translates complex cardiac procedures—including CABG (traditional, OPCAB, and endoscopic), valve repair and replacement, atrial septal defect closure, and heart muscle aneurysm repair—into clear, reassuring concepts. Rich with detailed anatomical diagrams, structured prompt areas for clinician questions, and empathetic guidance, it bridges the communication gap between care teams, patients, and their families to foster informed preparation before surgery.

Designed to streamline patient teaching across the entire surgical continuum, this resource walks readers step-by-step through preoperative protocols—such as skin cleansing, medication tracking, NPO guidelines, and smoking cessation—as well as postoperative expectations like ICU equipment, pain management, incentive spirometry, early mobility, and emotional well-being. Equipping your hospital unit, surgical center, or cardiology practice with this trusted, culturally accessible literature helps promote recovery compliance, alleviate caregiver distress, and support safer transitions from hospital to home.