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 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 ...
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"Rehabilitation means regaining a sense of your own worth, your strength, your ability to rebuild and construct a new life." - Nelson Mandela Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Vital Step Towards ...
"Hair loss is God's way of telling me I'm human." – Bruce Willis Battling Hair Loss After Heart Transplant: A Personal Journey Hair loss can be a challenging and disheartening experience, ...
"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S.Eliot Constrictive Pericarditis Following Heart Transplant It appears that Wednesday, my ...
Undergoing a heart or lung transplant is a significant event that comes with potential risks such as bleeding, infection, and complications from surgery or medication. Critical post-transplant testing ...
If you are like me and struggle with sleep at home or in hospital this is the post for you. Let's talk sleep and insomnia. Tackle sleep deprivation while in hospital. Read tips for better sleep to ...
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 ...
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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