Recovery after open heart surgery or a sternotomy involves safe movement and precautions. Learn about the “move within the tube” approach.

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"If you’re going through hell, keep going." – Winston Churchill Fluid Restrictions If you are a transplant patient then you have likely suffered through a fluid restriction regime. ...
"The heart was made to be broken." — Oscar Wilde What Is Heart Rejection Like? Following my second heart biopsy, I was diagnosed with moderate to high heart transplant rejection just ...
Patients who are listed and waiting for a Heart Transplant may need extra support in the way of Bridging via Mechanical Devices called a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) or a Total Artificial ...
Are you interested in a hack for your next hospital stay? Share it with family and friends to help them navigate hospital meals and food choices. It is a true hospital hack and best kept secret that ...
"Rehabilitation means regaining a sense of your own worth, your strength, your ability to rebuild and construct a new life." - Nelson Mandela Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Vital Step Towards ...
This is Part 3 of a series on transplant medications. Here we look at all the Non Anti Rejection Medications after a heart / lung transplant. These medications are often prophylactic to prevent ...
This post unravels all the things you are not told before you have a heart transplant. It is lived experience written with honesty. Let's unpack all the things you need to know about a heart ...
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." - Helen Keller Infections from Donated Organs, What You Need To Know Organ transplantation is a life-saving procedure. However, one ...
Recovery after open heart surgery or a sternotomy involves safe movement and precautions. Learn about the “move within the tube” approach.
Unpacking the complex interplay of physical, emotional, psychological and personality changes post-heart transplant.
Learn effective strategies to manage fluid restrictions. Discover tips on limiting fluids, reducing thirst, and healthier dietary choices.
Fluid retention, (oedema), discover the causes, symptoms, management strategies and treatments to manage water retention for optimal health.
Living organ donation is an act of selflessness making it a unique and extraordinary gift. Let’s unpack the altruism of living organ donors.
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