Effects of daily sleep on physical activity after cardiac surgery

Maintaining physical activity is essential for adults who have undergone cardiac surgery,1 such as coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), heart valve repair or replacement, aortic surgery, arrhythmia surgery, and myectomy. Lower levels of physical activity are associated with a higher risk of postoperative complications after cardiac surgery,2 whereas adequate activity can prevent secondary cardiovascular events3 and reduce long-term mortality.4 However, maintaining physical activity after cardiac surgery is challenging.

Source: Heart and Lung - February 23, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Sueyeon Lee, Lauretta Quinn, Cynthia Fritschi, Anne M. Fink, Chang Park, Sirimon Reutrakul, Eileen G. Collins Source Type: research