Remember… Avoid Jacuzzis And Hot Saunas During Early Recovery
June 7th, 2008I don’t know about you…
But, as I went through the heart valve surgery process, I learned ALOT of interesting information about the heart – specifically, its anatomy and function. I also learned there was a laundry list of Do’s and Dont’s specific to the recovery.
In past blogs, I’ve written about many of these recovery suggestions which include everything from not drinking coffee after surgery to using your incentive spirometer after heart surgery.
FYI, here is another little fact to remember during your recovery from heart valve repair or heart valve replacement surgery.
Do not spend time in a jacuzzi, wet sauna, dry sauna or extremely hot shower after cardiac surgery. High temperatures force the heart to work harder to circulate blood throughout the body. As The Practical Guide For Heart Health states, “Avoid working and exercising in extremely hot temperatures during your early recovery from heart surgery.”
Keep on tickin!
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| About The Author: Adam Pick is a double, heart valve surgery patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. This unique book integrates clinical research with the personal experiences of 135 former patients to help future patients and their caregivers better understand the problems, the opportunities and the realities of heart valve surgery. To learn more about Adam and his heart valve surgery book, click here. |
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