In this episode of Nurse Converse, Shenell Thompkins is joined by Tiffany Cannon, who shares her powerful story of living with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). At just 28, Tiffany experienced heart failure during pregnancy, leading to an emergency C-section and the life-changing decision to receive an LVAD. She opens up about the emotional toll, her return to nursing, and how her dual perspective as both a patient and nurse fuels her passion for advocacy, empathy, and patient empowerment. Tiffany’s journey is one of resilience and hope, proving that heart disease is not the end—but a new beginning. 

>>One Nurse’s Journey with LVAD (Left Ventricular Assistive Device)

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[02:17] Tiffany's journey to heart failure.
[05:53] Heart failure diagnosis after childbirth.
[09:23] Divine intervention in medical decisions.
[13:25] Gratitude through life changes.
[21:00] Bridging patient-nurse connection.
[22:49] Advocacy and patient awareness.
[26:18] Heart disease is not a death sentence.
[29:09] Supporting nurses in their careers.

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