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The 757 Renaissance Man on his journey with the LVAD

In our next episode of Living with Heart Disease, we will be talking to fellow LVAD-enabled man Shawn Connors. Shawn is a widow/single father, computer nerd, gamer, Christian, sneakerhead, and foodie.
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Super Truck vs. Super Wings

Super Truck vs. Super Wings - What to watch? Mediating between the twins
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Our favorite family joke

I have decided to share a few of my notes from last year, 2020. It feels like we are under a stress test; our resilience tested to its limit. At the same time, we need the habits and coping mechanisms we have developed over the years to navigate through the pandemic, survive and come out hopeful about the future.
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Life with an LVAD while waiting for a heart transplant

This week, we're talking with Melanie Field, aka Mel, all the way from London, UK. Mel was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy at 28 while she was 4 months pregnant with her first daughter. Now, in her 40s, she has also lived through a cancer scare and hormonal troubles that have further weakened her heart. Despite so many challenges, Mel has made many happy memories while living with her LVAD. She continues to thrive while enjoying her family and friends. Join our Zoom meeting for more.
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