Back in Action After CABG

Extended rest is n longer advised. Most patients can safely resume aerobic activity a few days after being discharged home.

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© Andersen Ross | Getty Images Starting cardiac rehab two weeks after open-heart surgery speeds recovery and prevents many of the health problems associated with extended bed rest.

Six to eight weeks of total rest after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is unnecessary for many patients and may contribute to complications, says Cleveland Clinic cardiac surgeon Faisal Bakaeen, MD.

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