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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"To the world, you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world." – Dr. Seuss Living Organ Donation Living organ donation is a true act of selflessness making it a ...
"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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
When it is decided that you must have a heart and or lung transplant you will be required to undergo a range of testing. What is involved in the Work up for listing If your ...
"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. ...
Undergoing a heart or lung transplant is a significant event that comes with potential risks such as bleeding, infection, and complications from surgery or medication. Critical post-transplant testing ...
"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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