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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"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 ...
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 ...
This is Part 3 of a series on transplant medications. Here we look at all the Non Anti Rejection Medications after a heart / lung transplant. These medications are often prophylactic to prevent ...
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." — Benjamin Franklin How To Avoid Infections At Home Infections can pose significant risks, especially for those with compromised immune ...
Benefits and risks of a Heart / Lung Transplant An organ transplant is an opportunity to extend your life. There is potential for you to feel renewed wellness. However, your well being and ...
Patients who are listed and waiting for a Heart Transplant may need extra support in the way of Bridging via Mechanical Devices called a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) or a Total Artificial ...
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 ...
“Life is difficult. … Once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly … understand and accept it-then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is ...
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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