Cardiac surgery is a life-changing event, and there are important things to know for what comes during recovery. Immediately after surgery, you will be taken to ICU. Patients typically do not remember the breathing tube being removed as anesthesia wears off. We take great care in managing pain with medication. Then, you will be eased into mobility and do pulmonary hygiene exercises to clear the lungs and prevent infection. A physician assistant from the U-M Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center e

16K views · 185 reactions | Atrial fibrillation causes a rapid or irregular heartbeat that could have serious consequences. A minimally invasive procedure called ablation can help restore a normal heart rhythm. If you're living with AFib, talk to a doctor about what's right for you. HCA Healthcare Foundation is the national sponsor of Getting to the Heart of Stroke™. | American Heart Association | Facebook