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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 12:59pm

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

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 8:09am

@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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

@yorlik I had open heart surgery in 96 I still can't run a sweeper ,lift heavy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213357/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2018

@ronaldpetrovich Congratulations on having the spunk to have this procedure I didn't have this but had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/205978/

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

Support Group: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Posted: Jun 16, 2018

Has anyone been treated using a TAVR procedure? Doctor recommended open heart surgery due to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/47201/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

Yes; I have days like that. I have severe aortic regurgitation and my cardiologists wants me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/175015/

Discussion: Aortic stenosis and regurgitation/leaky valve

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 16, 2019

surgery isn't terrible in terms of pain, the chest takes around 6 months to be somewhat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/667845/

Discussion: What can I expect with open heart surgery for mitral valve repair?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 4, 2022

Thank you, I joined this group in September of 2018 and when replying to another member...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298673/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 9, 2020

@cathysudlow6- Hello Cathy! I had a HA back in 2014 and my LAD was 100% blocked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/309378/

Discussion: Multi vessel stenting vs bypass surgery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 4, 2020

Hi @cathysudlow6 I also welcome you to Connect, I have personally not had this type of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/309376/

Discussion: Multi vessel stenting vs bypass surgery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 2, 2020

After open heart surgery I was taking a low dose of metoprolol (12.5 mg. twice a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209612/

Discussion: Low blood pressure

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 19, 2019