Episode one of the "Hopeful Hearts" podcast introduces our hosts Will and Brian. Will and Brian are two heart transplant survivors who discuss their experience with cardiovascular disease and heart transplant. The open discussion in this episode dives into the first hand experiences, emotions, and stories encountered on the long journey to transplant.

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Hopeful Hearts - Episode 1

On this episode of "Hopeful Hearts" Brian and Will dive into the symptoms associated with strokes, and the very real experiences of thinking the end is near.

Strokes

Throughout this episode, Will and Brian dive in to the very beginning of being told a new heart is necessary to survival and the reactions that follow.

Pre Transplant Conversations

Will and Brian go into the firsthand account of continuing deterioration leading to a balloon pump and listing at status 2.

Balloon Pump to Status 2

On this episode, Brian and Will examine what is a SWAN and why is it necessary? Hear stories of what it was like to receive a SWAN and what followed.

Getting & Dealing with a SWAN

The Hopeful Hearts podcast focuses on Will and Brian, two heart transplant survivors, who discuss and examine cardiovascular disease and heart transplant. Throughout this podcast you will hear first hand experiences, emotions, and stories encountered on the long journey to transplant.

Hopeful Hearts Podcast