Cardiac Services
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Postoperative Collaborative Care
 Surgeons and cardiologists, as well as a collaborative support team, work together with our patients throughout their hospitalization and coordinate care after discharge.
Postoperative patients are cared for in the state-of-the-art cardiovascular thoracic intensive care unit (CVTS) by specially trained cardiac physicians assistants, nurses, and respiratory therapists under the direction and supervision of the surgical and cardiology staff. CVTS staff will make recovery as comfortable as possible. Staff members are specially trained in pain control and a number of specialists are routinely consulted to provide the most comprehensive, effective and rapid recovery care.
The intermediate care unit (CVTI) is a “step-down” from intensive care that provides continuity of care and a smooth transition to discharge. This team keeps the patient, family and referring physician fully informed of the details of care throughout every stage of the operative and postoperative period.
Cardiac rehabilitation and physical therapy begins immediately after surgery is completed. The services of a registered dietitian are also a part of postoperative care. Upon discharge, the referring and primary care physicians receive a comprehensive report to ensure continuity of care.
The units are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by dedicated specialists who provide care specifically for cardiothoracic patients. Once the patient is discharged, the CVTS and CVTI staff will continue to be available to answer questions, provide support or help with additional needs.
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