Planning for treatment, preparing for recovery and living your active life
From pre-operative nutrition and readying your home for recovery, to life insurance and inspirational holidays, here you’ll find advice and guidance to make your everyday life count towards your Active Patient lifestyle.
Planning your first holiday after surgery
Having a holiday is a great goal to set your heart on post-surgery. Here’s an infographic to help you plan your trip...
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...
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...
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 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...