Aortic Center

Patient Education

Your Guide for Cardiac Surgery at Emory Healthcare

We want to make your recovery from heart surgery as easy as possible. One way we can do this is by providing information. This book has been written for you and your family with the help of doctors, nurses, education specialists, clinical nutritionists and physical therapists. It contains information about the surgery and how to care for yourself at home. Your doctors and health care team will strive to make your stay at as comfortable as possible.