[Convalescence and sick leave following cardiac surgery].
A literature review regarding symptoms and recommendations in relation to e.g. driving and physical activity precautions during the recovery period following coronary artery bypass and/or valve surgery was performed. Postoperative pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems and neurocognitive impairment affecting daily living are common. Every patient should be offered individually tailored cardiac rehabilitation. Patients should be on sick leave for 4-8 weeks following sternotomy. Recommendations during convalescence are based on a low level of evidence.
Andreasen
Jan Jesper
JJ
Hjerte-lunge-kirurgisk Afdeling, Aalborg Sygehus Syd, DK-9100 Aalborg, Denmark. jja@rn.dk
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D003289:Convalescence / Q000523:psychology; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006351:Heart Valves / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018582:Sick Leave