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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Bundle

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Bundle

A focused CarePlanRx™ support resource designed to improve clarity, follow-through, and next-step confidence.

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Item ID bndl-007
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A focused CarePlanRx™ support resource designed to improve clarity, follow-through, and next-step confidence.

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This bundle includes the following companions, guidance resources, and workbook tools from the bundle matrix.

acd-007 CABG Recovery Companion
acd-027 Sleep & Energy Recovery Companion
por001 Immediate Post-Operative Safety Guide
por004 ADLs Mobility & Home Safety
por010 Discharge Survival Guide
por003 Phase-Based Recovery Roadmap
por006 Home Exercise Program Library
por012 After Surgery Now What
hmb001 Lifestyle Habits
mwp002 Sleep Hygiene
kpd001 Post-Operative Recovery Journal
kpd004 Mental Wellness & Participation Journal
kpd010 Sleep Reset Workbook
kpd011 Chronic Pain Support Workbook
kpd019 Health Behavior Activation Planner

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