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Thank you, Colleen. The incision is about the same. I spoke with the surgeon’s nurse yesterday...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646944/

Discussion: Arteriogram incision healing: concerned about wound care

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Oct 21, 2021

I am 78 and was lucky my cardiologist is more into prevention than invasive procedures. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/615178/

Discussion: High calcium score: I'm in shock

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 9, 2021

Thank you so much for sharing your insights, @maddie3211. Connect is an open community for everyone,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188425/

Discussion: May-Thurner syndrome (MTS)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 12, 2020

I just read of a gov't study on heart procedures. Bypass surgery and angioplasty with stents...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/283403/

Discussion: 100% blocked artery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 17, 2019

Welcome to Connect, @jeanern01, I moved your message and combined it with this existing discussion on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137017/

Discussion: Kommerell’s Diverticulum with aberrant right subclavian artery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 30, 2019

I thought you might be interested in learning more about this clinical trial from Mayo Clinic,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/94265/

Discussion: My Dr wants to switch me to a new medication - Entresto

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 9, 2019

I didn’t have the wires protruding, but had reaction to metal used. You don’t specify whether...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/258141/

Discussion: sternal wire removal

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 11, 2019

Did you get any help with the questions you had? Your esophagus is very close to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235216/

Discussion: Chronotropic Incompetence: how are you managing it?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 30, 2019

One should be aware of all the possible benefits and negative effects of statins. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235805/

Discussion: Side Benefits of Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 21, 2018

Hello, Don't know how old your friend is, I'm 52 and had the same procedure on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116454/

Discussion: Aortic Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 9, 2018

Hello, I'm 52 and in OK shape. I wasn't doing muck exercise with a poorly performing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188831/

Discussion: Aortic Valve Replaced

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 5, 2018

the "Stiff Heart" can be a sign of a variety of ailments. One that is fairly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102944/

Discussion: Stiff Heart - diastolic heart failure

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 7, 2017

did you read my post of may 12? then you know the most important details.I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/102508/

Discussion: Mitral valve repair

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 28, 2016

Hi Jack - I'm tagging @HeartPatches and @twptrustrek on this discussion. @jacks4's heart blockages cannot be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87986/

Discussion: Heart blockage options

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 22, 2016

Fear is your worst enemy. You already know that that's why you've come here to ask...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260438/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 17 2:23pm

@capstanette Every time I have my pulmonary exercise stress test when I get on the treadmill...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298446/

Discussion: Blood pressure drops when exercising.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 6 4:59pm

John Mandrola, a well known and respected cardiologist/electrophysiologist is not a fan of the Watchman. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130493/

Discussion: I am being tested to see if I can receive a watchman. Any pros or cons

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

Teresa @hopeful33250 and Linda @lioness -- Sorry for not posting sooner. The test a week ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162649/

Discussion: Lymphedema in legs

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Aug 9, 2018

Hi. I have exactly what you are describing. Everyone is different and yours may be from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204801/

Discussion: What can cause a sharp pain either in my chest or right below it?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 5 6:44pm

I also had a silent heart attack and as a result got 4 stents. This was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005943/

Discussion: Older people who had stent surgery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 29, 2024