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Hi, All I can say is that the test is your decision. At this point I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347191/

Discussion: My dr wants me to get a calcium score study, should I?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: 3 days ago

I think you should have a talk with your doctor. I have been on Eliquis 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182951/

Discussion: Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

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

I have not had a major operation, but I have had two catheter ablations recently for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278799/

Discussion: Recovery from OHS Aortic Valve replacement and double bypass

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 10 4:04pm

Hello, I had redo open heart surgery with re-replacement of my tricuspid valve after the first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899389/

Discussion: mitral/tricuspid valves

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

Hi Teresa, I read your profile and I am sorry to hear about your health problems....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871788/

Discussion: Having aorta valve replacement: I’m scared

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

Hello @destro and welcome to Mayo Connect! I see that you have had a heart attack....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/335966/

Discussion: Safe yoga poses for heart patients

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 23, 2021

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

Last year I had open heart surgery and had my valve replaced with the cow part....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/210109/

Discussion: HEART VALVE TRANSPLANT AND SUBSEQUENT ALLERGIES

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 11, 2019

Been diagnosed with, AORTIC STENOSIS recently, after a routine operation of a basal removal on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197861/

Discussion: Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

@lalasmomallie I had an ARSA. I had several other problems with it- that required their own...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914854/

Discussion: Kommerell’s Diverticulum with aberrant right subclavian artery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

I had open heart surgery on May 5th to replace a failing mitral valve with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/283304/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 11, 2020

Louis, @loumac, I entirely agree with the encouraging posts I read, in particular I was moved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/164393/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 29, 2017

I think I must be one of the three blind mice. I don’t think I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298678/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 9, 2020

I had a mitral valve leak with severe regurgitation, diagnosed after a physician heard a heart...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317347/

Discussion: Valve leakage

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 31 1:35pm

I am two weeks out of open heart surgery for mitral valve replacement with closure of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749370/

Discussion: How can I prepare for open heart recovery at home?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Hello bjanderson Thank you so much with sharing your experience about your tricuspid & mitral valve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104685/

Discussion: Tricuspid valve moderate to severe regurgitation.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

I just had a calcium score done and it was 710. I am 68 and am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085306/

Discussion: High Cardiac Calcium Score while on Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

If you are in reasonably good condition, and can be expected to live for at least...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083110/

Discussion: Repairing Tricuspid valve

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

Hear you.... I'm 71 and was hit with similar news at 50. Your lucky in that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844222/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 16, 2023