About 400,000 coronary artery bypass surgery procedures are performed yearly in the United States. If you’ve recently completed a coronary artery bypass procedure, cardiac rehab and therapy at Longwood Cardiac Recovery & Rehabilitation Center in Longwood, Florida, is for you. Doctor of Physical Therapy Sergio Sepúlveda Sunez, DPT, offers rehab to support optimal recovery. Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment by phone or request one online today.

What is coronary artery bypass surgery?

Coronary artery bypass surgery is a type of open-heart surgery in which your surgeon restores blood flow to your heart. Left untreated, low blood supply to the heart can increase your risk of a heart attack. 

Coronary artery bypass creates an alternate route for blood to reach your heart. Your surgeon takes a blood vessel from your chest, arm, or leg and creates a detour around a blocked vessel to restore blood flow. You might need more than one bypass, depending on the number of blockages you have. 

Who may need coronary artery bypass surgery?

You might undergo coronary artery bypass if you experience:

• Coronary artery disease (CAD)
• Heart attack 
• High risk of a heart attack
• Angina (chest pain)
• Lack of blood flow to your heart
• Plague buildup in blood vessel walls

Coronary artery bypass surgery is the most common type of heart surgery. It can make a big difference in your quality of life, length of life, and the way you feel.

How can cardiac rehab aid in coronary artery bypass surgery recovery?

Heart surgeons often recommend completing cardiac rehab after undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.

Longwood Cardiac Recovery & Rehabilitation Center offers customized cardiac rehabilitation and therapy sessions tailored to your personalized needs. 

To learn which specific rehabilitation is best suited for you, Dr. Sepúlveda Sunez offers convenient virtual assessments for initial consultations. You can also meet with him via telehealth for follow-up appointments.

Your personalized rehab plan after coronary artery bypass surgery may consist of:

• Pritikin intensive cardiac rehab (ICR)
• Vestibular screening for balance disorders and dizziness
• Heart-healthy nutrition education
• Stress management
• Long-term behavior change strategies
• Emotional support
• Smoking cessation
• Routine patient monitoring
• Transportation assistance
• Doctor referral program

The practice specializes in ICR, a structured cardiac rehabilitation program that combines disease-specific supervised exercises with lifestyle education. Dr. Sepúlveda Sunez can help you regain strength, endurance, and mobility.

Longwood Cardiac Recovery & Rehabilitation Center also uses innovative CardiaLine, a cardiopulmonary monitoring system that supports your recovery and tracks progress over time. 

Follow up with Dr. Sepúlveda Sunez virtually or in person for routine cardiac rehab sessions. He takes a patient-centered, holistic, and integrative approach to cardiac therapy.

Schedule an in-person or virtual evaluation at Longwood Cardiac Recovery & Rehabilitation Center by phone or request one online after completing coronary artery bypass surgery.