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@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

@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 11:48am

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 3:16pm

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

You are not alone. I have read articles that say up to 50% of patients have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340100/

Discussion: Post CABG chest skin sensitivity

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 3 4:58am

Hi @deanna529 I had a septal and papillary myectomy through an open heart surgery approach. Sorry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285588/

Discussion: What I Learned From My Open Heart Surgery

Support Group: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Posted: Apr 19 4:22pm

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

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

@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

I had open heart surgery to repair a leaky mitral valve with severe regurgitation in 2019....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265030/

Discussion: Is open heart surgery the best way to repair the Mitral Valve

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 23 2:29pm

Hello @alina96, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! First let me say how sorry I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228760/

Discussion: Tetralogy of Fallot for my 2 months old baby

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 3 2:58pm

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

Get a second opinion. There are "interventional cardiologists" out there who could help. After my heart...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/178790/

Discussion: Exercise-induced Hypertension

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 10, 2019

Can you say where your 90+ mother had her heart valve replacement procedure? I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116434/

Discussion: Aortic Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 5, 2016

I am a open heart recipient of a aeortic valve replacement along with ascending and descending...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925558/

Discussion: Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

Louis, my heart goes out to you, I know what it's like to be a scared...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/164382/

Discussion: My dad has to have open heart surgery. I'm so scared!

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 25, 2017

I was just told I needed open heart surgery for aortic regurgitation. Going to see surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/175016/

Discussion: Aortic stenosis and regurgitation/leaky valve

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 9, 2019

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