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On one hand, where health care services have become more approachable and easily accessible to people of all age groups and socioeconomic statuses; on the other hand, there has been a sharp rise in the incidence and prevalence of cardiovascular diseases making them the leading cause for deaths worldwide.
A research was conducted to study the change in the pattern of cardiovascular diseases in India from 1990-2016. Through this study it was observed that:
Certain identifiable risk factors or causes for cardiovascular diseases were
Undergoing a cardiac surgery can be physical, mentally and emotionally tasking, not just for the patients, but also for the close relatives. The patient may take some time to recover and even may face some recovery complications. Recovering from heart surgery depends largely on the pre-operative health status and preparation of the patients along with post-operative care.
Difficulty in sleeping is a common complaint after open heart surgery. After open heart surgery, it is important to sleep in a way that enables the patient to breathe properly and also avoids any kind of pressure over the chest wall.
This gives ample time for the breast bone to heal after surgery. A neck pillow should be placed to support the neck and spine.
This allows head, neck, and spine to be aligned as compared to the upright position and also allows the back and chest to be in a relaxed position.
Sleeping upright and on the back for a long time can become uncomfortable. Therefore sleeping on the right side is generally recommended after open heart surgery.