Loss of Taste after a Heart Attack or Cardiac Surgery

Loss of Taste after a Heart Attack or Cardiac Surgery

“But mum, you can’t, not like coffee, that’s your signature drink”! Those were the words my daughter said after I told her I didn’t like coffee anymore. It was as much of a surprise for me, as I had always been a coffee snob. I liked it fresh brewed from ground beans,...
Preparing for Heart Surgery – Before, During & After

Preparing for Heart Surgery – Before, During & After

If you are reading this article there is a good chance you are or someone you care about is waiting for heart surgery – whether that’s bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, a stent, an implantable device, or another cardiac procedure, I want you to know...
Fear of Dying After a Heart Attack or Cardiac Surgery

Fear of Dying After a Heart Attack or Cardiac Surgery

The fear of mortality is something most humans brush up against at some point in their lives. Usually, it’s fleeting, a passing thought late at night or after a loss. But when you’ve had a cardiac arrest, an implantable device, heart attack, or cardiac surgery,...
Heart-Led Membership Club for Cardiac Recovery

Heart-Led Membership Club for Cardiac Recovery

I think you already know I’m all about helping you feel emotionally strong, mentally clear, and practically supported after a cardiac event or while living with heart disease. Today I am talking about something a little different. I want to share something I’ve been...