Family Support Support from Mended Hearts is also available to the family members of the heart patient. There can be many adjustments in regaining health after heart surgery. This time of healing not only impacts the patient, but also their family members as well. It is not uncommon for heart patients to experience some degree of depression. If this should occur, it is important to think positively.
Communication is one of the most important aspects of coping with the recovering heart patient.
In order to be mutually supportive, it will be helpful if family members express their feelings.