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@andy1967 I had severe leaking mitral and aortic valves so am not familiar with valve blockage....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/670945/

Discussion: Robotic heart surgery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 14, 2022

My 90+ mother had heart valve replacement surgery about 4 years ago. The surgery was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/116431/

Discussion: Aortic Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 29, 2016

I appreciate your reply to my post so much. I'm not a "candidate" for a 4th...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/297730/

Discussion: After heart surgery. Looking for answers to stay alive.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 2, 2020

Try walking each day at a mall or around a store like Home Depot. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/108720/

Discussion: Open heart surgery, aortic valve replacement and 3 bypasses.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 20, 2016

Hello, What a great site to share our concerns. I have blockage at 100% and another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884749/

Discussion: Anyone have input on living with symptoms from cardiomyopathy?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I’m wondering why your doctor preferred a pig valve ( that’s what it was called in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911568/

Discussion: I'm told my 4yr old aortic valve is deterioting

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

@howardm, so glad I finally found someone who can relate to our issue. Where the 100%...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326472/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 30, 2020

Hi @bobbecker, You’ve undergone quite a major surgery, so I can imagine how even little things...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285607/

Discussion: Nighttime anxiety after quadruple bypass.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 13, 2019

Welcome @rhiannonmb. Let me introduce you to a few members who can share their experiences to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117930/

Discussion: open heart surgery phobia

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 14, 2016

I was aghast that I knew about PICS but the ICU staff and D/C planner did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224628/

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

Support Group: Intensive Care (ICU)

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

Your cardiologist must be the same as mine. He told me in spring of 2019 I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325512/

Discussion: Coronary bypass surgery: Anyone has minimally invasive heart surgery?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 22, 2020

How wonderful that you persisted and found an answer, @lisagold70. I'm glad that you found a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631400/

Discussion: Scimitar Syndrome: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 30, 2021

Hello @bobbecker, welcome to Connect. I'd like to invite some other Connect members who have undergone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285604/

Discussion: Nighttime anxiety after quadruple bypass.

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 8, 2019

There is an excellent myocardial bridge support group on Facebook with loads of information, files on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000509/

Discussion: Has anyone been treated for Myocardial Bridging at Mayo?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 20 9:25am

I do not know about relining. But I do know that Dr Pochettino is the best....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/135382/

Discussion: Relining the aorta

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 23, 2017

Hello, I was diagnosed with bicuspid aortic stenosis last september. At that time my cardiologist wanted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130394/

Discussion: Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 22, 2017

I just had this surgery on my tricuspid valve. December 18, 2020. It was a repair...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316107/

Discussion: Research Progam involving repairing a heart valve with a Clip

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 27, 2020

They sure don't! I apologize for that...I'm kind of non-techy. I will try again... https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/aortic-valve-replacement/ https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-long-in-hospital-after-tavr-procedure/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924610/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Welcome to Connect @donnieg, and @pamelaann1, We're sincerely glad that you've joined us; thank you so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/162709/

Discussion: Chronic Total Occlusion

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 3, 2017

Meh0001, I'm glad you brought this up. The emotional impact of heart surgery is important to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/668471/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 6, 2022