Heart surgery recovery: can patients manage their own precautions?
NCT ID NCT05206929
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether letting patients manage their own recovery precautions after heart surgery leads to a better quality of life compared to following standard sternal precautions. Ten adults who had heart surgery were followed for up to a year. Researchers checked pain, quality of life, and complications through phone surveys and medical records.
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The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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