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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

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

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

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

@richardgarabedian I am also 37 and have TRV. Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation? Symptoms sound similar, neck throbbing,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1413648/

Discussion: My symptoms oF Tricuspid are progressing faster than expected

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 12, 2025

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

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

Hi @susankvan I just had a TAVR at Mayo Clinic Rochester in January at age 75....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277041/

Discussion: Aortic Valve Replacement with TAVR: What is it like?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 8, 2025

Hello - I have had a worsening heart situation for about 4 years that includes very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245787/

Discussion: Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 26, 2025

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

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

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

Thank you so much for your insights. Based on a strong family history, I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396101/

Discussion: Crazy high calcium score of 3,000+

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 18, 2025

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, 2025

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

@ibchispas Thank you for the kind thoughts. I sincerely hope Repatha continues to be auspicious for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1461504/

Discussion: Is anyone on Repatha for cholesterol...

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

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

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