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Heart Surgery
How the heart works
Types of heart surgery
Waiting for surgery
Taking care of yourself
When to call your doctor
Getting ready for surgery
The surgery
After surgery
Care after surgery
Recovery exercises
Getting ready to go home
Recovering at home
Call your doctor with concerns
Walking, work, and activities
Cardiac rehabilitation program
Cardiac resources and research
While waiting for surgery, call your family doctor right away if you have new symptoms or your symptoms get worse, including:
If you have angina, call your family doctor right away if it:
Tell your doctor if there are any changes in your health.
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