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I'm 56 and in great shape, workout every day, but have a 2,854 calcium score from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750755/

Discussion: Extremely high calcium score at 42 - is there any positive here??

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 17, 2022

Hello @michael123, I'd like to welcome you to Connect, along with Teresa. You've undergone a major...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/143306/

Discussion: Quadruple bypass surgery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 16, 2017

This was an interesting presentation by Dr. Timimi. I so appreciate your posting it @kanaazpereira. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/240339/

Discussion: Confused about Stiff Heart, Diastolic Heart Failure, or HFpEF?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 18, 2019

I received my St Jude mechanical aortic valve replacement through an open heart surgery. Many valve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941672/

Discussion: Mechanical valve

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

Hi Teri, thank you so much for your reply. I'm 51 and my last open heart...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900428/

Discussion: mitral/tricuspid valves

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

I found out I had a heart attack also, one day before undergoing open heart surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/177072/

Discussion: On going shortness of breath

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 8, 2018

Caretakermom: I can only offer my own situation that you might find similar. I was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326469/

Discussion: Treatment for Coronary Total Occlusion(100% blockage)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

3 weeks after open heart surgery to replace aortic valve here. developed A-fib 3 days after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/212677/

Discussion: Premature atrial contractions: Anyone have any helpful info on this?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 9, 2018

Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect @russellb6! I'm glad you found this online support group. First, I'd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162580/

Discussion: Pulmonary hypertension caused by atrial septal defect

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 25 10:55am

I've kept good records of the what and when things were done or taken over the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815195/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

@renee11 I want to welcome you to Connect. I am not a heart patient, but my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/670936/

Discussion: Having aorta valve replacement: I’m scared

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 14, 2022

Hello Divmercy, My story is as follows: I was seeing a cardiologist for a long while...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130404/

Discussion: Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 29, 2017

Well, I’m 70 and in fairly decent shape but I’m beholden to blood draws once a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912298/

Discussion: I'm told my 4yr old aortic valve is deterioting

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

It's been a year and 4 months since I was in ICU, and I still avoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224670/

Discussion: What did you find most surprising once you were out of the ICU?

Support Group: Intensive Care (ICU)

Posted: Feb 12, 2020

Hi, sure wish I had known about the connection between statins and neuropathy..I had open heart...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820725/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

Hi Jessl, I also have had nausea now for over a year since my second open...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/118277/

Discussion: Heart disease and nausea

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 19, 2016

Hi @tsc, Thank you for your note. I'm having quite a hard time eating, I'm thinking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900930/

Discussion: mitral/tricuspid valves

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

My name is dave and I was wondering how they can work on your aeortic valve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/312545/

Discussion: Nervous: Heart problem under control, concerned about amiodarone

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 16, 2020

So, I will start with, a not comforting statement, of I know how you feel. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920747/

Discussion: Kommerell’s Diverticulum with aberrant right subclavian artery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Hi @joaf37, It looks like you are a new member, I'd like to WELCOME you to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939393/

Discussion: Heart Disease: Let’s Talk About the Emotional Side

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 30, 2023