What to pack for your heart surgery hospital stay
Having a major operation like heart-valve surgery can feel like a rollercoaster experience, and...
What to eat before and after heart valve surgery
Whether you’re getting ready for surgery or recovering from your operation, nutrition has an...
Tissue Heart Valves and Veganism
For many patients a tissue heart valve that does not rely on blood monitoring and the use of blood...
Support and advice for heart valve replacement carers and family
As you prepare for heart-valve replacement surgery, your closest family and friends will want to...
Getting your home ready for recovery from heart valve surgery
When you get home after heart-valve surgery, you can expect to feel the effects of tiredness and the...
5 things you need to know about oral health and heart valve surgery
When you’re coming to terms with the prospect of heart-valve surgery, your mouth is probably the last...
Getting life insurance after heart valve replacement surgery
As you come to terms with your heart-valve replacement, one of the things you may be thinking about...
Connecting with others: why joining groups can help heart valve replacement patients
The process of replacement heart-valve surgery is emotionally and physically challenging – there is...
7 reasons to set goals for active recovery from heart valve replacement surgery
When you first find out that you need a heart-valve replacement, recovery might seem to be a long...
7 questions to ask when planning a holiday after heart valve replacement surgery
Having a holiday to look forward to can be just the boost you need when you’re recovering from heart...