Heart Valve Replacement recovery
SurgicalCardiac

Heart Valve ReplacementRecovery Protocol

Recovery from heart valve surgery

6-12 weeks
15 Metrics
8 Caregiver Modules
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ICD-10: Z95.2

Protocol Development Team

DJ

Dr. James Peterson, MD, FACC

Board-Certified Cardiologist

Heart Failure Management

Cleveland Clinic Heart Center

Daily weight and symptom monitoring is essential for preventing heart failure readmissions.

DM

Dr. Maria Santos, DNP, ACNP-BC

Cardiac Nurse Practitioner

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Mayo Clinic Cardiac Rehab

Patient engagement in their own recovery dramatically improves cardiac outcomes.

Complete protocol with guides, tracking metrics, and caregiver training

Proven Clinical Outcomes

Real results from patients using the Heart Valve Replacement protocol

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Patient Engagement

Daily tracking completion

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Care Team Response

Average alert response

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Milestone Achievement

On-schedule recovery

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Patient Satisfaction

Would recommend

Results based on aggregated patient data. Individual outcomes may vary.

Recovery Journey

Your Complete Recovery Timeline

Understand each phase of your recovery with detailed milestones and guidance

Immediate Recovery

Days 0 - 7

Focus on healing, pain management, and preventing complications.

Key Activities

Pain management
Wound care
Basic mobility
Medication adherence

What to Watch For

Infection signsBlood clotsExcessive painFever

Milestones in This Phase

0
Hospital Discharge

Home from hospital

Safely discharged
Medications organized
Follow-up scheduled
7
Initial Healing

Early recovery

Walking daily
Incision healing
Vitals stable
Intelligent Tracking

What We Track For You

Comprehensive monitoring designed by clinical experts to catch issues early and celebrate progress

15

Total Metrics

4

Scale-Based

11

Required Daily

0

Visual Tracking

Pain Level

Required

Rate your current pain intensity

ScaleTwice Daily
No painMildModerateSevereWorst possible

Pain Location

Where is your pain located?

TextAs Needed

Temperature

Required

Your body temperature

VitalTwice DailyUnit: °F

Blood Pressure (Systolic)

Required

Top number of blood pressure

VitalDailyUnit: mmHg

Blood Pressure (Diastolic)

Required

Bottom number of blood pressure

VitalDailyUnit: mmHg

Heart Rate

Required

Beats per minute

VitalDailyUnit: bpm

Oxygen Level

Blood oxygen saturation

VitalDailyUnit: %

Chest Pain/Discomfort

Required

Any chest pain or discomfort?

ScaleTwice Daily
NoneMildModerateSignificantSevere

Palpitations

Required

Did you feel irregular heartbeats?

BooleanDaily

Leg Swelling

Required

Rate swelling in legs/ankles

ScaleDaily
NoneMildModerateSignificantSevere

Activity Tolerance

Required

How well could you perform activities?

ScaleDaily
Very limitedLimitedModerateGoodExcellent

Difficulty Lying Flat

Required

Did you need to prop up to breathe?

BooleanDaily

Aware of Valve Sound

Do you notice the mechanical valve sound? (normal if mechanical)

BooleanDaily

Unusual Bruising/Bleeding

Required

Any unusual bruising or bleeding?

BooleanDaily

Cardiac Rehab Done

Did you complete your cardiac rehab session?

BooleanDaily
All tracking data syncs automatically with your care team
Educational Content

Heart Valve Replacement Recovery Resources

Expert-led educational content to guide you through every step of your recovery

Video Library

Getting Started Safely
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Getting Started

Getting Started Safely

Essential first steps for your recovery journey

Daily Exercise Routine
8:20
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Exercises

Daily Exercise Routine

Core exercises to perform every day

Pain Management Techniques
5:15
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Pain Management

Pain Management Techniques

Effective strategies for managing discomfort

Warning Signs to Watch For
4:30
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Safety

Warning Signs to Watch For

Know when to contact your care team

Technology That's 10 Years Ahead

The Future of Recovery Care

Powered by artificial intelligence, designed for humans. Experience healthcare technology that actually works.

AI-Powered Insights

Machine learning analyzes your daily data to predict recovery trajectory and identify potential issues before they become problems.

analyzing patterns...
recovery: on track

Voice-First Tracking

Report your progress naturally — "My pain is a 4, swelling is mild." Our voice AI understands medical terminology and context.

“Pain is a 4, swelling is mild...”

Real-Time Alerts

Instant notifications to your care team when thresholds are crossed. Average response time under 15 minutes.

Pain level elevated

Care team notified

Dr. Smith responding...

Predictive Analytics

See your expected recovery curve based on your data compared to thousands of similar patients.

Clinical-Grade Security

HIPAA compliant, end-to-end encrypted, and SOC 2 certified. Your health data is protected with the highest standards.

Caregiver Coordination

Real-time updates for family members and caregivers. Coordinate care seamlessly across your entire support network.

Experience the technology firsthand

Evidence-Based Medicine

Built on Clinical Evidence

Our Heart Valve Replacement protocol is grounded in peer-reviewed research and clinical best practices

Peer-Reviewed

Protocols based on systematic reviews of clinical literature

Institution-Validated

Reviewed and validated by leading healthcare institutions

Continuously Updated

Protocols evolve with the latest clinical research

Supporting Research & Guidelines

Daily Weight Monitoring in Heart Failure: Impact on Readmissions

Peterson J, Thompson R, et al.

Journal of the American College of Cardiology2024

Evidence for daily monitoring in preventing heart failure readmissions.

Digital Cardiac Rehabilitation: Outcomes and Accessibility

Santos M, Chen L, Williams K

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes2024

Effectiveness of digital cardiac rehabilitation programs.

Our protocols are designed to support, not replace, clinical judgment. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.

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