The caregiver has an essential role that is crucial to the heart surgery patient, both before and after open heart surgery. From planning, emotional support, and pre-surgery assistance, to post-surgery, home preparation, transportation, meal preparation, medication dispensation, and more – the caregiver has a crucial role for the heart surgery patient. Sometimes, being a caregiver isn’t something that’s planned for. What’s needed most is a caregiver that has the desire to help and give comfort.