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I have been a cardiac study for U of U and the VA since 1995 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765536/

Discussion: Stopping Carvedilol (Coreg): When will the effects wear off?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

Hi @lindalee88, I had a mitral valve repair in 2019. I was in the hospital for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273457/

Discussion: What is recovery like after Mitral Valve Surgery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 3, 2025

I don't know anything about this condition, but until you find someone who can actually help,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224732/

Discussion: venous insufficiency and sitting issues

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 29, 2025

Hello, my husband had a mitral valve and tricuspid valve replaced last September at the Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104791/

Discussion: Tricuspid valve moderate to severe regurgitation.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

Hi @rd4610, After reading your post I looked up the cards I have for what devices...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776676/

Discussion: Mitral Valve & Tricuspid valve regurgitation: when to see a cardiologist?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 23, 2022

I had AFIB, severe left atrial regurgitation, atrial valve not opening properly, no comorbidities. Everyone is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158271/

Discussion: Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

@gloaming Hi, I had a stress echo at the Cleveland Clinic 20 years ago. It revealed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420901/

Discussion: Echo Stress test results

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

If you live near and can travel to Raleigh, NC, contact this office to send your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263824/

Discussion: Is open heart surgery the best way to repair the Mitral Valve

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 22, 2025

Hi @zooeymat, I had a mitral valve repair, open heart surgery, in 2019, when I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795360/

Discussion: My dad has to have open heart surgery. I'm so scared

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

Hi, although your WBC could show an infection, I would suggest you do some slow daily...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1540323/

Discussion: levels still in normal range but lowered a lot within 2 months

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 1 10:22am

Hello @pambulan Welcome!I saw your question and didn't want you to go without a connection to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/91249/

Discussion: Mitral Valve & Tricuspid valve regurgitation: when to see a cardiologist?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 7, 2016

How encouraging to read this! My surgeon is still not sure what he will do until...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694003/

Discussion: Terrified: Soon to have open heart surgery, so many questions

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 29, 2022

@gently Hi, you stated "These days the surgeries are so much easier as they can be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1467278/

Discussion: Mitral and tricuspid regurgitation

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 24, 2025

Hello, thank you for your input. I don’t know what a descriptor is. I just know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343436/

Discussion: Left Carotid Artery 85% Blockage

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 7, 2025

I had open heart surgery to repair my mitral valve, a year ago in April. Woke...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259722/

Discussion: Terrified: Soon to have open heart surgery, so many questions

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

hello, well, you were flabbergasted, but I was also flabbergasted, reading your medical history. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273987/

Discussion: Mitral Valve Prolapse – How many second opinions should I get?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 29, 2019

I'm sorry to see you in such distress. Fortunately, you are receiving critical or urgent care...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083105/

Discussion: Living with left ventricular hypertrophy: What cautions do you take?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

Hi @electric2001, you had open heart surgery, twice? Maybe that has something to do with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900015/

Discussion: mitral/tricuspid valves

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

Is you hubby on blood thinners? I am right there at 85 like he is. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083080/

Discussion: Fish Oil Supplements and Leaky Heart Valve

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

Hello @archer I have been reading the dialog between you and @predictable and I am glad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/210858/

Discussion: Meds for cardiomyopathy – Ischemic/Non-Ischemic

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 7, 2018

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