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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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 ...
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 ...
"The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived." – Robert Jordan Does a Heart Transplant Change Who You Are? Patients waiting for a heart transplant ...
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 die will be an awfully big adventure."— J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan When Palliative Care Is Needed It is confronting to realise that the transplant process may not be suitable for ...
"To die will be an awfully big adventure." M. Barrie's Peter Pan Personalising Your Final Farewell Plan your funeral your way by personalising the service and wake to reflect your life's ...
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." Abraham Lincoln How to Claim TPD Insurance Without Legal Costs If you have been unable to work for a minimum of 6 months and it ...
"Hair loss is God's way of telling me I'm human." – Bruce Willis Battling Hair Loss After Heart Transplant: A Personal Journey Hair loss can be a challenging and disheartening experience, ...
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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