Download or read book The Open Heart Companion written by Maggie Lichtenberg and published by The Open Heart Companion. This book was released on 2006 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Open Heart Companion: Preparation and Guidance for Open-Heart Surgery Recovery is written by open-heart surgery thriver, Maggie Klee Lichtenberg, a former publishing company executive, a professional certified coach (PCC), nationally published writer, and speaker. Featuring my own intimate heart story as well as dozens of physician, patient, and caregiver personal accounts, plan-ahead exercises, resources and checklists, this book came to life from my calling to guide the inexperienced, anxious heart patient through a step-by-step speedier recovery experience"--Publisher website (December 2006)