Course Description

Odds are that you or someone you love and care about is facing heart surgery.

As a physician turned open heart surgery patient, I needed to prepare for this life changing event quickly.

Having the insight of a physician allowed me to minimize pain and accelerate recovery at home.

Heart surgery is scary, but with a bit of preparation and having strategies, tactics and tips makes all the difference.

I created this course to help those facing open heart surgery, their loved ones, family and friends fully prepare for all aspects of heart surgery.

By the end of this course you will have a solid grasp and how to best prepare for heart surgery.

The in-hospital section shares how you can minimize discomfort and partner with your care team for optimal results.

The final section shows you how to accelerate your recovery at home.

Take advantage of the extras section to see candid live video taken during my hospital stay at one of the worlds most renowned medical institutions.


Giving You The Tools for Life-Changing Transformation Mitchel Schwindt, M.D.

Meet Dr. Schwindt, a compassionate and seasoned professional who's been making a difference in the medical field for over 21 years. Not only is he an expert in Emergency Medicine, being board-certified, but he also brings a wealth of knowledge from his fellowship training in functional medicine and longevity. Life has a way of guiding us on unexpected paths, and for Dr. Schwindt, a few life-changing events have reshaped his journey. Now, he's passionately focused on extending his help beyond hospital walls, dedicating his energy to assisting others in new and meaningful ways. He's not just a doctor; he's also a mentor and teacher at heart. Dr. Schwindt conducts courses on various health and entrepreneurial topics, sharing his insights and experiences with students across 127 countries. His warm, engaging approach makes learning with him an enriching and enjoyable experience.

Course curriculum

    1. Real World Statistics

    2. How to Use This Course

    3. Healing The Heart - A Simple Course Overview

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. Meet The Course Creator

      FREE PREVIEW

    5. It's Your Choice - Picking The Best Doctors

    6. Detailed Course Map

      FREE PREVIEW

    7. Education Not Advice

    1. Gratitude Heals Many Wounds

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. The Mind Game - Mental Preparation

    2. Physical Preparation

    3. The Chance For A Final Message

    4. Thoughts On The Spiritual Side

    5. Preparing Family & Friends

    6. The Financial Side of Things

    7. Preoperative Tests You May Need

    1. The Hospital Stay - An Overview

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Healing Adjuncts - Alternative Ways To Improve Healing

    3. The Day Of Surgery - What To Expect

    4. Comfort For Family & Friends In The Hospital

    5. Commonly Used Medications - Part 1

    6. Commonly Used Medications - Part 2

    7. The ICU - Don't Be Intimidated

    8. Getting Ready To Leave - Discharge Preparation Essentials

    9. Hospital Discharge Checklist - Download & Print

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. An Overview of Recovery At Home

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Your First Day Home

    3. How To Manage Pain at Home

    4. How To Care For Your Incisions

    5. Can & Can't - Activity Restrictions

    6. What About Exercise & Sex

    7. Simple Ways To Monitor Yourself At Home

    8. Supplements To Enhance Recovery

    9. The Importance Of Routine

    10. Essentials About Your Medications

    11. Hassle Free Tools & Gadgets

    12. Watch Out For These - Complications Part 1

    13. Watch Out For These - Complications Part 2

    14. Following Up With Your Doctor

    15. Tips About Your Medications

    1. Arrival At Mayo

    2. Final Instructions Before Surgery

    3. Walking Into Mayo

    4. First Steps

    5. Musings 24 Hours After Surgery

    6. Tubes & Wires - A Quick Peak

    7. Simple Comforts In The Hospital

    8. Removing The Pacemaker Wires

    9. Keeping An Eye On You - Telemetry

    10. Shake & Bounce - Titubation

    11. Helping Your Lungs

    12. Chest Tube Removal

    13. Coughing Techniques

    14. What A CT Scan Looks Like

    15. Day 4 After Surgery

    16. Other Simple Comforts

    17. Common Occurrence - Atrial Fibrillation

    18. Why You Must Walk

    19. The Chair Is Your Friend

    20. Day 5 After Surgery - Midnight Terror

    21. When You Can't Shower

    22. The Squeeze

    23. Taking Out The Breathing Tube

    24. A Shocking Experience - Live Cardioversion

    25. Incision Healing - Time Lapse

      FREE PREVIEW

    26. Heart CT Scan Explained - Guided Tour

About this course

  • $47.00
  • 67 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content