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Wow, that sounds like an amazing way to get a new valve! I was just advised...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499409/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 6 10:45am

I had minimally invasive surgery for a mitral valve repair. ....minimally invasive means that they go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261797/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 19, 2025

Hi! I was just diagnosed with mitral valve regurgitation and was told I don’t need treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196235/

Discussion: mitral valve regurgitation

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 24, 2024

I just had tricuspid and mitral valve repair, 3 weeks ago today. Went better than I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661222/

Discussion: Tricuspid valve regurgitation experience

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 10, 2021

@karukgirl I'm very surprised about these experiences with pain meds. I had minimally invasive surgery (cut...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1581818/

Discussion: What I Learned From My Open Heart Surgery

Support Group: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Posted: May 24 8:24am

Hello @ventura, Welcome to Connect. Heart valve surgery via catherization is an evolving procedure, with newer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/172327/

Discussion: Valve repair

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 19, 2017

Hello @bruloi , I would like to add my welcome to Mayo Connect and I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/91262/

Discussion: Mitral Valve & Tricuspid valve regurgitation: when to see a cardiologist?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 19, 2017

Hi @dianadobosz, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You may notice I also listed your discussion in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951278/

Discussion: I am constantly “haunted” by my granddaughter’s Neuroblastoma battle .

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

https://myheart.net/articles/mitral-valve-repair-surgery-what-you-need-to-know/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/heart-valve-surgery/about/pac-20384901 It seems it depends on the patient and on the repair. Some procedures are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261547/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 19, 2025

Hi. I have radiation heart disease. Replaced my aortic valve 4 years ago (TAVR) and soon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743294/

Discussion: Cancer Treatment Induced Heart Disease

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 30, 2022

I’m 61 and scheduled for my mitral valve replacement surgery next month. I will be getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799516/

Discussion: Calling all Mitral Valve Replacement Patients: Share your tips

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Very good question. You should look up The AHA/ACC guidelines for intervention in mitral stenosis. Mitral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275207/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 5, 2025

Backup plan: If you live near and can travel to Raleigh, NC, contact this office to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516233/

Discussion: Mitral valve repair-Open Heart better?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 28 6:02am

@gloaming When I was in my 30's I experienced a frightening episode where my heart began...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1489695/

Discussion: Heart rate went high?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 23 7:43pm

I had tricuspid and mitral valve repair in November at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mn. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/719342/

Discussion: Tricuspid valve regurgitation experience

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 20, 2022

@ruth36 As debkuz says, maybe there is a cardiac rehab program in your area. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1412177/

Discussion: muscle weakness from blood thinners like Eliquis

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 9, 2025

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mitral-valve-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355107 Hello @nanthitha, it looks like you are new here, welcome to Mayo Connect. I posted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079398/

Discussion: Mitral valve prolapse

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

Hi Teresa, I read your profile and I am sorry to hear about your health problems....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871788/

Discussion: Having aorta valve replacement: I’m scared

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

@yaya77066 Thanks for the explanation. It sounds like you have a conservative cardiologist who doesn't just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185956/

Discussion: Has anyone figured out what technique works best to stop AFib episodes

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 7, 2024

I am 83 and with CHF plus a leaky mitral valve. (small leak, they say.) My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050459/

Discussion: CHF and 91

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

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