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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, 2025

@neronel, I had a mitral valve prolapse with severe regurgitation. I had no symptoms, other than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1422063/

Discussion: Physical limitations with Leaky Valve

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

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

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

@davej Thanks for the response. Sorry you are still so worn out & short of breath....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1411450/

Discussion: Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 8, 2025

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

@laura1970 I am 60yrs old have had diabetes since 15yrs of age so juvenile diabetic, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1473484/

Discussion: Anyone have type 1 diabetes and open heart surgery?

Support Group: Diabetes & Endocrine System

Posted: Jan 3 10:09am

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

@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

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

@jlharsh I am at Rochester Mayo, I go there for cardiology and also for my eyes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404688/

Discussion: Has anyone been diagnosed with SubAortic Stenosis

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

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

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

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