Following cardiac surgery, effective post-discharge planning is crucial to ensuring optimal recovery, reducing readmission rates, and enhancing patient quality of life. This chapter provides an overview of strategies designed to support patients as they transition from hospital to home. It outlines the importance of interdisciplinary coordination, personalized discharge planning, and targeted patient and care provider education. Medication management, adherence strategies, and lifestyle modifications including diet exercise and smoking cessation are explored. The chapter highlights the rising role of telemedicine and nurse-led care models in monitoring recovery and preventing complications. Furthermore, it underscores the psychosocial challenges faced by patients, the need for mental health support, and the barriers to accessing care. Innovations in digital health and future directions in post-discharge cardiac care are also discussed. This holistic approach is essential to delivering patient-centered care and achieving long-term cardiovascular health outcomes.