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I had reflux too -- possibly caused by some of the new meds prescribed after open...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224666/

Discussion: What did you find most surprising once you were out of the ICU?

Support Group: Intensive Care (ICU)

Posted: Jul 18, 2019

I also found cardiac rehab very helpful after my open heart surgery. My husband has found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/99941/

Discussion: Staying healthy physically (and mentally) post heart attack

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 29, 2016

Hi, Debra. I can't relate as far as open heart surgery is concerned, but a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257502/

Discussion: What I Learned From My Open Heart Surgery

Support Group: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Posted: Mar 14 3:24am

You should definitely find a surgeon that has done many valve replacements, whether by the less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130367/

Discussion: Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 18, 2017

Yes. My first heart surgery was open heart, where they “cracked open” my chest. This time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025535/

Discussion: I recently had a Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR )

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 1, 2024

@caretakermom- I never had open heart surgery. I would absolutely trust the Mayo Team of Doctors....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326455/

Discussion: Treatment for Coronary Total Occlusion(100% blockage)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 19, 2020

Thank you:) My appointment is at Mayo Clinic and I have small vessel disease. I’m 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110317/

Discussion: Appointment Rescheduled

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

Check out this dr who had stents and open heart surgery. His biok is Open Heaet....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811453/

Discussion: I have a very high calcium score. What next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

Does anyone know if Mayo Clinic Jacksonville performs robot assisted or less invasive mitral valve repair,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182074/

Discussion: Mitral Valve – Repair or Replace

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

Thank you roslansky. I made an inaccurate assumption [aren't most of these inaccurate]. My significant problem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310885/

Discussion: When is by-pass surgery necessary over a stent in the LAD?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 23 7:59am

Has anyone had their tricuspid valve replaced? I am looking at open heart surgery and would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/628248/

Discussion: Blood clot in heart

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2021

I'm 74 and facing open heart surgery to replace my aortic valve and repair an ascending...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258051/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 14 5:24pm

New to this forum, I turn to the communicate for input. We recently been referred to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/711500/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 26, 2022

69 year old male. Little to no symptoms. I do pretty much all I want including...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209983/

Discussion: Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 12 2:34pm

I had my aorta replaced in 2002. I was 53. I had to have a TAVR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295097/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 2 1:13pm

my dr. wants to replace both the aortic and mitril valves at same time . he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792673/

Discussion: Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 5, 2023

Short advice is pursue the TAVR. I was going for that procedure until a blockage in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210448/

Discussion: Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 13 8:48am

you don't need to become vegetarian give up a drink now and then! My dad had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213361/

Discussion: open heart or catheter approach for aortic valve replacement?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2018

I have aortic valve stenosis. I hear there are 2 ways to fix this. Does anyone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250766/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 5 7:41am

I am just so grateful that my open heart surgery on 2/3/20; at Mayo went so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298720/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 13, 2020

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