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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Heart failure can result from various underlying conditions and can affect overall quality of life and life expectancy. This post explores the causes, symptoms and treatment options. Quality of life ...
"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 ...
"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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Organ and tissue donation is a complex issue. There are many myths, mistruths and confusion around organ donation. Importantly one person as a single organ/tissue donor may improve the life of up to ...
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 ...
"Don't think of organ donation as giving up a part of yourself to keep a total stranger alive. It's really a total stranger giving up almost all of themselves to keep a part of you alive." – ...
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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