by Shanthini R | May 25, 2024 | Amplifying Patient Voices, Blog, Health + Medicine, Writing+Memoirs
Today is my 2nd LVAD anniversary or ‘VADiversary’. Two years ago, I had my LVAD (HeartMate3, HM3) device implanted inside my heart. The purpose of this pump is to help my failing heart function better. It has been a tough journey, of hardworking, heart, focus,...
by Shanthini R | May 25, 2024 | Amplifying Patient Voices, Blog, Updates, Writing+Memoirs
Hi Friends: I have experienced such a significant health improvement since May – where most of this improvement occurred during the summer months. Shortly after the Heart Walk in the beginning of September, I decided to tackle a little more in my life by adding some...
by Shanthini R | May 25, 2024 | Amplifying Patient Voices, Blog, Health + Medicine, Writing+Memoirs
The response to the launch of the blog (along with the Heart Mate documentary) has been tremendous, encouraging, and overwhelming at times. I reconnected with many old friends and family, I had been out of touch with for so long. Sadly, we had to catch-up under such...
by Shanthini R | May 25, 2024 | Amplifying Patient Voices, Blog, Health + Medicine, Writing+Memoirs
When I was first diagnosed with my chronic illness in 2012, I planned to deal with my condition. It constituted a measure that had an important impact on the process. This 5-point plan would come to change and evolve over the years. Working through the set goals made...
by Shanthini R | May 25, 2024 | Amplifying Patient Voices, Blog, Blog, Updates, Updates, Writing+Memoirs
Des and I would like to thank you all for your warm welcome to our twin boys. We appreciate your kind words and best wishes. The Twins The boys are doing and growing well… Now wearing 9 months old clothes :). Many of you asked about their Big brother. Well, he’s been...
by Shanthini R | May 25, 2024 | Amplifying Patient Voices, Blog, Blog, Health + Medicine, Living With Heart Disease, Updates, Writing+Memoirs
CDC Article – Get a Flu Shot to Protect Your Heart and Your Health Flu is still around. The flu virus can leave one feeling weak and unwell. I would have a harder time fighting off viruses that cause diseases. In fact, people with heart trouble are more likely to get...