whooping cough. noun, Pathology. 1. an infectious disease of the respiratory mucous membrane, caused by Bordetella pertussis, characterized by a series of short, convulsive coughs followed by a deep inspiration accompanied by a whooping sound.
In this Article. The first phase of heart surgery recovery can last from 6 to 8 weeks. When you're released from the hospital, you'll get a set of instructions for post-surgery care. These will help you heal physically and feel better. Keep the cut your surgeon made clean and dry.
After a Heart Attack Having sex within the first two weeks after a heart attack can leard to more heart problems. It is important to check with your doctor about when you can resume sexual activity. Most people are able to have sex within 3 to 6 weeks after a heart attack. How long you need to recover will depend on the size of your heart attack, if you had problems after your heart attack (such as recurrent chest pain, arrhythmias or heart failure) and if you are still have problems.