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After nearly 4 and a half years I finally got hit with the infection. Until this point nothing. Traveled worked taught. To date been in the hospital twice 4 sets of different IVs while in the hospital. Now at home taking Cipro 500mg twice per day. Feeling ok, however I have yet to find anything...

Hallo, Wir (Das Contilia Herz und Gefäßzentrum und der Selbsthilfeverein Pulslos leben) wollten gerne zu einer Fahrradtour durch das Ruhrgebiet im Rahmen der grünen Hauptstadt Europas einladen. In den vergangenen Jahren haben wir diese Fahrradtour schon mit Patienten aus Essen und Umgebung...

My Dad had his LVAD put in on 5/25/17. He seems to have had a new issue every, single, day, of his recovery so far. Hours after the surgery, they said he had bleeding in his chest and had to take him back and open him up a second time (then couldn't find the cause!). Then had to give him a lot of...

Has anyone known someone with an LVAD that decided that the LVAD lifestyle no longer is acceptable to them? Has anyone known someone who had their LVAD deactivated?

I found a long narrow back pack that is perfect for carrying my extra batteries and extra controller. It's a perfect size and is very comfortable. Now when I walk around with the extra gear, I hardly notice I am carrying it, and it helps me to stay more balanced and stand up straighter. I found this...

Henry, my husband, had a massive heart attack, Nov. 2016. We practically lost him and we were devasted at the news that he may not "make" it we were told. No "promises"....I knew it was dire. I knew at that point we had to just pray for the doctors and staff that were treating him. Now....almost six...

Any tips on playing golf with HeartMate II and equipment ideas. I just put batteries in cargo shorts pockets with controller around my waist. Any other ideas?

If a LVAD recipient is doing some heavy physical activity like running, gyming or playing any sport, how does LVAD, which runs at constant speed, going to match the demand of blood supply. If it doesn't able to fulfill the requirement how does it going the affect the recipient? how dangerous it...

Something that I've been considering doing is getting a embroidered patch made so that my go bag is clearly marked as medical equipment. I feel that this is important since I actually use a LowePro Camera bag with padded compartments and dual shoulder straps for carrying my spare batteries,...