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elcome to the University of Michigan Health System. As one

of the nation's leading hospitals, we perform more than 1,000 heart operations

annually. Our highly trained physicians, physician assistants, nurses,

dietitians, physical therapists and other care-givers work together to offer the

expertise and resources required to make your operation and hospital stay

both comfortable and successful.

You are both a valued patient and a very important member of your health care team. We expect that you and your family will have many questions and concerns about your diagnosis and treatment. This booklet is designed to answer many of them. However, please ask us for further information or help at any time.

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Table of Contents

Information About Your Operation................................................. 3 How Your Heart Works............................................................... 5 Types of Heart Problems and Surgical Procedures............................... 6 Heart Valve Disease. ................................................................. 9 Aortic Aneurysm............ ......................................................... 13 Preparing for Your Operation. ..................................................... 15 Between Now and Your Operation................................................. 16 Blood Transfusion Options. ........................................................ 17 Pre-Operation Exercise.... ......................................................... 18 The Day Before Your Operation.................................................... 20 Your Hospital Stay................................................................... 21 Tubes and Equipment............................................................... 25 After-Operation Activity and Exercises........................................... 30 Going Home - Your Hospital Discharge. .......................................... 33 When You Get Home. ...... ......................................................... 36 Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle...................................................... 41 Hospital Services and Facilities.................................................... 45 How to Get to the University of Michigan. ....................................... 49 Glossary of Terms.................................................................... 51

Please read this booklet and bring it with you to the hospital.

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Information About

Your Operation

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Your surgeon has given you a date and time for your operation. The date and time may occasionally change because of unexpected emergencies. If this happens, we will reschedule your operation as soon as we can. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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