Empower your cardiac patients and streamline your patient education workflow with "Going for Heart Surgery: What You Need to Know" (Product #22D). Written to bridge the gap between complex cardiovascular procedures and patient comprehension, this pre-operative patient education booklet clearly explains coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, off-pump techniques, and defect repairs using plain, encouraging language. Accompanied by clear anatomical illustrations, it gently walks patients and their families through every stage of the care continuum—including pre-admission skin cleaning, hospital intake, operating room prep, ICU equipment like ventilators and catheters, and managing post-surgical pain. By helping patients understand what to expect before, during, and after surgery, this guide significantly reduces anxiety and encourages open communication with their healthcare team.

Co-authored by veteran cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialists Carole A. Gassert, PhD, RN, and Susan G. Burrows, MN, RN, this guide translates decades of specialized bedside nursing into an actionable, patient-centered tool. It actively supports your clinical workflow by reinforcing essential recovery protocols—such as incentive spirometry, deep breathing and coughing exercises, leg movements, and early ambulation—to help prevent post-operative complications. Published by Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc., "Going for Heart Surgery" is an essential resource for cardiothoracic surgery units, cardiac rehabilitation programs, and pre-admission clinics seeking to improve patient compliance, satisfy HIPAA and consent education needs, and deliver exceptional post-surgical outcomes.