National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) serves as a reminder for women, especially during the outbreak of COVID-19, to make their health a priority and take care of themselves. It’s not just important for women with underlying health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions but for all women to take better care [...]
The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that spreads rapidly from person to person. According to the American Heart Association, “Based on current information, it appears elderly people with coronary heart disease or hypertension are more likely to be infected and to develop more severe symptoms. Stroke survivors may also face increased risk [...]
Loading the Freedom Undervest properly will greatly reduce the risk of damaging your driveline and eliminates the need for irritating adhesive anchors. There are 7 easy steps: 1. Place your external LVAD equipment on a firm surface. Be sure to have your wires and driveline untangled and in position. 2. Put on your Undervest [...]
Did you know that this week is Cardiac Rehabilitation Week? Have you been participating in your rehab program? Although cardiac rehabilitation doesn’t change your past, it can help improve your heart’s future. This week we’re all about focusing our attention on cardiac rehabilitation’s contributions to the improvement of the health and physical performance of individuals [...]
LVADs give advanced heart failure patients a second chance at life. Patients who make the proper adjustments to their new lifestyle and properly protect the LVAD equipment could possibly extend their life expectancy a full decade! In honor of American Heart Month, Medi-Materials is challenging you to continue to make the best decision for your [...]
Life with an LVAD can be challenging, and loved ones in your life may not realize just how different your day-to-day activities look. From cleaning, inspecting, and changing the bandages on your exit wound to plugging in your LVAD equipment at night, life just looks a bit different after receiving your LVAD. Medi-Materials is here [...]
For many LVAD recipients even the simple things in life can become difficult or just plain inconvenient. Tasks such as cooking, cleaning, or running errands can suddenly feel insurmountable and uncomfortable carrying a VADbag all of the time. Struggle no more, with the Freedom Undervest: Click Here to order your starter pack today. The Freedom Undervest [...]
Medi-Materials is proud to invite all LVAD recipients to try out the Freedom Undervest. Perfect for day-to-day activities, the Freedom Undervest means you can be #Donewiththebag. Free your hands and yourself, and take back your freedom. Click Here to learn more about the Freedom Undervest and purchase yours! Sleeping with your LVAD may take some [...]
Where can I purchase the Freedom Undervest? Right HERE :) How does the Undervest help decrease the risk of driveline infections? Wearing the Medi-Materials LVAD shirt may help reduce the risk of driveline infections by: -Immobilizing the driveline at the wound site, reducing trauma to the soft tissue. -Evenly distributing the weight of the external [...]
Medi-Materials’ Freedom Undervest is an undergarment that offers LVAD recipients who are fed up with their VAD bags or fanny packs the opportunity to live hands and worry free. But the Freedom Undervest was originally conceived as a means to reduce THE RISK OF DRIVELINE INFECTIONS. Last year, when we introduced our Protex DL Driveline [...]
