Open Heart Surgery: Patient Education from University of Colorado Hospital

Life After Open Heart Surgery

After your open heart surgery, your medical team will provide you with steps to follow to speed your recovery. They also will tell you what symptoms to monitor.

University of Colorado Hospital also offers a cardiovascular rehabilitation program to keep your heart healthy.

Getting a Second Opinion About Open Heart Surgery

The doctors and staff at the University of Colorado Hospital Cardiac & Vascular Center are happy to provide second opinions for people who have been told they need open heart surgery.

Support Groups

Mended Hearts
National support group for patients, their families and friends with heart disease.

Additional Resources