Caring for patients after coronary bypass surgery

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Primary care physicians often provide follow-up care for patients who have had coronary artery bypass graft surgery. This includes assessing patients' recovery and treating recurrent coronary symptoms. In this article, Dr Kahn provides practical information about early complications, medications, and return to normal activity levels. He also discusses the primary care physician's key role in motivating patients to live healthfully to prevent recurrence of cardiac problems.