Getting active after a stent procedure
After a routine coronary angioplasty and stent insertion, there are lots of good reasons to make sure that you focus on fitness – and there are plenty of ways to do it.
Meet the Surgeon – Karen Booth, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Karen Booth, talks about why she chose to specialise in cardiac surgery, changes in heart valve disease and how patients can take an active role in their treatment...
Michele’s Story
A staff nurse in Anaesthetic and Recovery, Michele has an active, demanding job. So, when she began to experience initial symptoms of breathlessness and feeling faint, Michele assumed it was stress related. But, a year later, she was diagnosed with aortic stenosis...
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...
Jo’s story
Born with a bicuspid aortic valve, diagnosed when she was just six weeks old, Jo always knew that one day she might need a heart valve replacement. Thirty-four years later when that day came...
What to eat before and after heart valve surgery
Whether you’re getting ready for surgery or recovering from your operation, nutrition has an...
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...