Heartfelt: Caregiver's Guide to Cardiomyopathy and Mitral Valve Surgery

Heartfelt chronicles sixteen years of life with my husband Blake as we struggle through his first major arrhythmia, to mitral-valve repair surgery, and onto recovery. Through personal insights and common-sense advice, you'll learn how to:

Take Care of Your Patient

·        Find the right medical team

·        Research hospitals

·        Track down affordable health insurance

·        Establish an exercise program

·        Provide nursing care

·        Weigh medical options

·        Manage medications

·        Cook heart-healthy cuisine and handle dietary restrictions

·        Provide emotional support

·        Oversee recovery after surgery

Take Care of Yourself

·        Keep a journal

·        Enlist help

·        Handle stress

·        Exercise

·        Deal with depression

·        Maintain routines

·        Make time for yourself

·        Seek creative outlets

·        Eat healthy

·        Find a spiritual path