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Hello @dcacbtcfmc, I know it’s been a while since you posted your message on Connect –...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/259807/

Discussion: Atrial Well Technique

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 12, 2019

@@Ronald. All your tips are yes,yes,yes, when I had my open heart surgery the only thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/205987/

Discussion: HCM CARE tips - What do you wish you had known after surgery?

Support Group: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Posted: Sep 22, 2018

Hello...I am schedule for open heart Tues. I am beyond terrified. I as a nurse, know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/283297/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 21, 2019

I have a heart valve problem also and walking or going up steps I would get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/320367/

Discussion: Multi- valvular heart disease

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 29, 2020

Colleen, I missed this and want to thank you for moving my post! How kind of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321830/

Discussion: Looking for others with Pulmonary embolisms

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jun 6 3:56pm

My then 93 year old father had it done. It was no big deal. I believe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349623/

Discussion: Increased velocity of external carotid artery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 16 12:23pm

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

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

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'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 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

Hello @graeme58604, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm glad you found this online support group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136074/

Discussion: Post Open Heart Surgery Recovery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 4, 2024

@ginabassford, I had a full on Starbucks from the lobby of my hotel the morning after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322161/

Discussion: What I Learned From My Open Heart Surgery

Support Group: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Posted: Jun 7 9:23am

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

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

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

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