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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Vaccinations and immunisations pre transplant protect you from a variety of infections once you are immunosuppressed. What vaccinations are required for a heart transplant? Vaccinations ...
"To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure."— J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Death and Taxes Are Guaranteed We often hesitate or balk at End ...
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 ...
Once you are on the active transplant list you and your family are required to answer every call you get. Even the SPAM calls. When You Are Waiting For Your Organ Transplant Call Have you ...
After a Heart Transplant, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) can be a very intimidating and overwhelming place. It is bright, loud and busy. It may help if you know what to expect in ICU after your ...
There is great mystery and contemplation about where you may sit on the waiting list for transplant in terms of your priority. The reality is your place on the list fluctuates up and ...
Are You Ready To Consent To A Heart Transplant Part of the Transplant Work up is for you and your partner/family/carer, to discuss the sobering and humbling statistics of transplant success ...
"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 ...
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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