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9781583330920

Coping with an Organ Transplant A Practical Guide

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  • ISBN13:

    9781583330920

  • ISBN10:

    1583330925

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2001-04-23
  • Publisher: Avery
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Summary

(Avery) Univ. of St. Thomas, Houston, TX. Consumer text provides a resource of information, suggestions, and comfort. Takes the reader through every step of the process and includes possible causes of organ failure, treatments and procedures, symptoms after surgery, and practical suggestions for coping with physical and emotional changes. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii
Preface ix
Introduction xiii
PART ONE Pre-Transplant
Common Solid Organ Transplants
3(13)
Determining Candidacy for Transplantation
16(12)
Who and What Are Involved in Preparing for Your Transplant
28(13)
Coping As You Wait for Your Transplant
41(30)
PART TWO Transplant
The Wait Is Over
71(5)
Transplanting Your New Organ
76(15)
PART THREE Post-Transplant
Compliance with Medications and Other Post-Transplant Care
91(14)
Coping with Post-Transplant Emotions
105(13)
Post-Transplant Body Image
118(10)
Post-Transplant Lifestyle Issues
128(19)
Conclusion 147(8)
Glossary 155(14)
Index 169

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