Infections can pose significant risks, especially for those with compromised immune systems. This post offers some practical tips to help prevent infections after an organ transplant, surgery or immune suppression.

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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 cardiologist decides initial ...
"The microbe is nothing, the terrain is everything." – Louis PasteurInfection Risk After Organ Transplant Organ transplant recipients are at real risk from infections. Our lowered immunity means we ...
"The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived." – Robert JordanDoes a Heart Transplant Change Who You Are?Patients waiting for a heart transplant often ask me ...
"To die will be an awfully big adventure."— J.M. Barrie, Peter PanWhen Palliative Care Is NeededIt is confronting to realise that the transplant process may not be suitable for everyone. The ...
Devoted carers support patients through the transplant journey. There is an expectation that patients will be accompanied by a carer (or carers) during the workup for Heart / Lung Transplant ...
Benefits and risks of a Heart / Lung TransplantAn organ transplant is an opportunity to extend your life. There is potential for you to feel renewed wellness. However, your well being and lifestyle ...
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 ...
"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 TreatmentRegular readers ...
Infections can pose significant risks, especially for those with compromised immune systems. This post offers some practical tips to help prevent infections after an organ transplant, surgery or immune suppression.
Transplant recipients are at real risk from infections. Our lowered immunity means we are prone to infections. It takes us longer to fight an infection.
Early detection of heart transplant rejection is crucial. It’s essential to understand the types of rejection, the symptoms, and the treatment options available to manage this condition effectively. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate this challenging aspect of heart transplantation.
My journey with hair loss began during end-stage heart failure. This post shares my experience and the strategies I employed to combat hair loss.
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 implications, and life expectancy considerations for heart failure are cause…
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