Patient Guide to Cardiac Surgery（病人心脏手术指南）.pdf

Patient Guide to Cardiac Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital Contents Welcome 1 Your Heart 2 Prior to Admission 4 Home Preparation 5 Hospital Admission 7 The Day of Surgery 10 After Surgery 11 Helpful Information 19 Discharge Information 22 Helpful Websites 23 Getting to the MGH Inside back cover Welcome to the MGH Cardiac Surgical Service The cardiac surgical team at the Massachusetts General Hospital is committed to giving you the best medical care. As a patient, you are a part of our team. We think it is important for you to know what to expect before, during and after your surgery. We believe that when you have the appropriate information, you will not worry as much and you will recover better from your surgery. We hope this information will prepare you for your experience as a patient on the Cardiac Surgical Service. This booklet is only a gen- eral overview. Your surgeon or other health care provider may alter the plan to accommodate your particular condition. 1 Your Heart