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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"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S.Eliot Constrictive Pericarditis Following Heart Transplant It appears that Wednesday, my ...
This post has a lighthearted yet informative look at Coping With Hospital Routines After A Heart Transplant. Hospital routines are 24 hours not 8 am to 6 pm. This means that you as a patient will ...
The Call can come during the day or night. It is important that you are ready at any time, your hospital bag is with you and you have a carer to drive you to the hospital. When you get your ...
Devoted carers support patients through the transplant journey. There is an expectation that patients will be accompanied by a carer (or carers) during the workup for Heart / Lung Transplant ...
Not all people who need a heart transplant are suitable candidates for a heart or organ transplant. A cardiologist does the initial screening process for a heart transplant ...
When you are wheeled into the theatre for your heart/lung transplant you will be in an enormous theatre with multiple teams ready to go. Preparing for Heart / Lung Transplant Surgery As ...
"You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no result." Mahatma Gandhi Understanding Cardiomyopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and ...
Benefits and risks of a Heart / Lung Transplant An organ transplant is an opportunity to extend your life. There is potential for you to feel renewed wellness. However, your well being and ...
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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