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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

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 @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

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

Thank you for your tenderness in your comments. My husband turned 65 last October and there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130439/

Discussion: Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 8, 2019

Hello @dreamin, Welcome to Connect! My sincere apologies for the tardy reply, but we're so glad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/153133/

Discussion: Tight band around ribs

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 26, 2017

Hi! I discovered I have aortic stenosis when I had my 2d echo done way back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130353/

Discussion: Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 15, 2016

Hello there @palni, I extend my welcome along with others. That's a great question, and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053372/

Discussion: Mayo for Ongoing Care

Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Louis, @loumac, I want you to relax and focus on me and what I have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/164380/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 25, 2017

What dosage? I am on 50 mg at night and like you severe gas pains and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/240266/

Discussion: Side Effects of Metoprolol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 3, 2019

Even though I had minimally invasive surgery for my repair it is minimally invasive as compared...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796785/

Discussion: Tricuspid and Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

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