How do you cope with extreme anxiety before open-heart surgery?

andrew12 (andrew) February 2, 2026, 5:03pm 1

How do you cope with extreme anxiety before open-heart surgery, especially when fear of complications, anesthesia, or recovery feels overwhelming?

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