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@babheart I had mitral valve replacement with a bovine valve in 2013 (pacemaker in 2012), and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517244/

Discussion: Mitral valve repair-Open Heart better?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 1 1:18pm

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, 2025

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

I AM A FEMALE 87 YEARS OLD. MY STENT FOR AN ARTERY THAT WAS 85% BLOCKED...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522372/

Discussion: Should I get IVL + stent(s) for my RCA w/calcification?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 8 10:48am

I don't have a first hand experience. Yet I thought you might find this discussion helpful:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374976/

Discussion: Question regarding bypass surgery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

@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

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, 2025

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

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, 2025

@bjfritts, I can understand your fear. You've received several helpful posts from others who have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259476/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

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, 2025

My husband failed stress test so they took him to cath lab. He had 4 blocked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281851/

Discussion: Skipped beats - CAD Blockage?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 14, 2025

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

@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

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

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

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, 2025

I had my double bypass surgery in October 2025. I did well after I did have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1588533/

Discussion: Post CABG chest skin sensitivity

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: 9 hours ago

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

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