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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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 Organ ...
"If you’re going through hell, keep going." – Winston ChurchillFluid RestrictionsIf you are a transplant patient then you have likely suffered through a fluid restriction regime. Fluid restrictions ...
"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 ...
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 ...
"Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity." — HippocratesLumbar Puncture Or Spinal TapIn this post, we will explore how lumbar punctures are performed, their clinical ...
"The heart was made to be broken." — Oscar WildeWhat Is Heart Rejection Like?Following my second heart biopsy, I was diagnosed with moderate to high heart transplant rejection just three weeks after ...
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 you are wheeled into the theatre for your heart/lung transplant you will be in an enormous theatre with multiple teams ready to go.Preparing for Heart / Lung Transplant SurgeryAs with all ...
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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