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Heart Hugger is a postoperative device that that provides sternum stabilization, postoperative chest support, and aids in respiratory splinting. Learn more about how Heart Hugger can support patients undergoing heart surgery and are in need of respiratory splinting or sternal support.
Heart Hugger Blog
5M ago
The road to recovery following cardiac surgery can feel long and daunting. However, maintaining an optimal diet will provide the essential nutrients needed for healing. What you eat makes a major impact on your rehabilitation journey. Follow these dietary guidelines to fuel your body through mending after heart procedures ..read more
Heart Hugger Blog
10M ago
Recovering from heart surgery can be a long and challenging process, particularly during the immediate postoperative period. While some patients experience a relatively smooth recovery, others may encounter complications, such as sternal wound dehiscence—the reopening of the sternal wound ..read more
Heart Hugger Blog
11M ago
If you or a loved one is having a sternotomy, you likely have a lot of questions about the procedure, the healing process, what to expect, and more. While it's always best to ask your doctor for guidance, it never hurts to do a bit of foundational research so you know what to ask ..read more
Heart Hugger Blog
1y ago
When seniors need heart surgery, their children or other caregivers can have a lot of questions. It can be scary and overwhelming to start planning for that process. However, there are ways to overcome these uncertainties and approach heart surgery and post-surgery care with more confidence ..read more
Heart Hugger Blog
1y ago
You likely know just how important hydration can be for overall health--but what about heart health? Here's everything you need to know about the connection between taking care of your thirst and taking care of your body ..read more
Heart Hugger Blog
1y ago
Whether Heart Health Month is close to your heart for personal reasons or you just want to raise awareness about an important issue, February has plenty of opportunities for you. Here are a few key ways to participate alone or with friends and family ..read more
Heart Hugger Blog
1y ago
While your doctor is always the best source of information on any upcoming procedure, you likely have questions about what to expect and how your heart surgery (or a loved one's) compares to other surgeries. Here's a look at the different types of heart surgery and the one big thing they share ..read more
Heart Hugger Blog
1y ago
Heart surgery recovery is not a journey the patient takes alone. Instead, it's one they share with their spouse every step of the way. If your husband is having heart surgery, it makes sense to want all the focus to be on him--but remember that you're having this experience, too. Here's what you can do to help make heart surgery recovery a little easier ..read more
Heart Hugger Blog
1y ago
During cardiac rehabilitation, you'll have many solutions at your disposal--but one you shouldn't overlook is Heart Hugger. Here's what patients and their families need to know about Heart Hugger and the role it plays in the healing process ..read more
Heart Hugger Blog
1y ago
Heart surgery is a huge life event--and, like any other surgery, it comes with all kinds of different emotions. While it's important to know that your feelings are valid no matter what they are, it's equally important to know how to handle them in healthy ways ..read more