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Of particular importance to communication, scholars understand adherence from the perspectives and experiences of patients. The primary focus of this study is to examine the perspective and medical and lifestyle experience of heart transplant recipients who manage this chronic condition and to examine their adherence. In this study, the author investigates the health narratives of heart transplant recipients and the complexities of adherence to the medical regimen associated with this health condition. The researcher examined recipients' understanding and experiences with adherence. The author was able to compare heart recipients' perceptions of experiences surrounding adherence and the potential relation of those experiences to communication experiences with their provider. 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