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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"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 ...
"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 ...
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 ...
"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 ...
"The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places." – Ernest Hemingway As someone who has experienced open-heart surgery during a heart transplant, I ...
"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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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