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Hi Debra, Thanks for sharing your experiences with your open heart surgery. I've never had it,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257174/

Discussion: What I Learned From My Open Heart Surgery

Support Group: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Posted: Mar 13 3:03pm

@azcurlygirl, I recommend contacting cardiology to inquire about the change in appointment. It is possible that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110346/

Discussion: Appointment Rescheduled

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

My cholesterol is ideal since i quit statins and added cinnamon to my diet. My regular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841503/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Appreciate your response. I have a right facing aorta with an abhorrent left subclavian artery and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921151/

Discussion: Kommerell’s Diverticulum with aberrant right subclavian artery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Hi. Sorry that you are scared about this. It’s understandable. From what you say, it seems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795213/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

@yorlik I had a triple by pass Dr did heart catheterization first tried a ballon first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213359/

Discussion: open heart or catheter approach for aortic valve replacement?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2018

I had open heart surgery for acute heart failure on May 8th. My mitral valve was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/283284/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 13, 2019

I had read procedures and I would rather do the TAVR than the open heart surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220851/

Discussion: How do you manage Moderate Aortic Stenosis and live well?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 24 6:29pm

Hi @catsunn, I was in the hospital for two weeks due to fluid buildup, a common...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192419/

Discussion: mitral valve regurgitation

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

Hello @wisconsin2267, You’ve asked a very pertinent question – open heart surgery is a major operation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/164413/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 3, 2019

Yes, he had modified open heart surgery (6 inch incision) almost 4 years ago. He did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/604053/

Discussion: Aortic Valve Replacement with TAVR: What is it like?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 23, 2021

HI @amandaburnett, thank you so much. I am asking for my brother, he has 3 blockages...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/670998/

Discussion: Robotic heart surgery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 14, 2022

I understand your concern and have a similar situation 9wk post CABG. Mine seems to come...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255250/

Discussion: Severe anxiety and pounding heartbeat after open heart surgery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 11 7:07am

Hi @marsims, isn't this site wonderful? It truly does provide a platform for others to share...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884811/

Discussion: Anyone have input on living with symptoms from cardiomyopathy?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/aortic-valve-replacement/https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-long-in-hospital-after-tavr-procedure/ I posted a couple of links for you to take a look at. I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924237/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

I'm 80 years old, had open heart surgery 4mo ago, they put me on carvedilol 3.125...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/670347/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 12, 2022

Hi davej. I had severe aortic stenosis along with a bicuspid valve. I had the option...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939997/

Discussion: Aortic Valve Replacement with TAVR: What is it like?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

@alaskat I hope you don't need to go the route of angioplasty. While it is one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870691/

Discussion: High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

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

Be sure to join a heart rehab program and attend regularly. And be patient, especially if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763118/

Discussion: Calling all Mitral Valve Replacement Patients: Share your tips

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 19, 2022