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I had open heart surgery 4 years ago and so far been fine. The one thing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891217/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

Hello @susankvan, I merged your discussion with an existing discussion titled: "Aortic Valve Replacement with TAVR:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250862/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 5 9:20am

Two open heart surgeries here. It's great that you're planning ahead for your recovery. However, baring...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272289/

Discussion: Preparing for Open Heart Surgery recovery - gamer edition

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 2 7:27am

Here's some other info I came across that helps explain the difference between SAVR and TAVR:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882121/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

Hi @happilyalive! I think it's great that you are thinking ahead and trying to be the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374520/

Discussion: Question regarding bypass surgery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 19 5:37pm

I have benign hypertension very well controlled with two small doses of medication but my cardiologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957757/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

@colleen00 Jumping in here about valve replacement My friend had to have a mechanical mitral valve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182798/

Discussion: Congestive heart failure- Overmedicated?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 23, 2018

I have not had bypass surgery, though I did have another open heart procedure. However, for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/153207/

Discussion: Clogged arteries at 86 yrs. old

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 20, 2017

Just joined, so first time on...I am just out of the hospital, at 38 open heart...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738823/

Discussion: Low blood pressure

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 18, 2022

I had open heart surgery to install a mechanical aortic valve. This was 15 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901419/

Discussion: How long were you in hospital after TAVR procedure?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

@johnnoregon I asked my Dr for a referral to Madison WI university clinic cardio today. Waiting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877408/

Discussion: Does anyone have recurring high blood pressure with high heart rate?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

Hello @kanaazpereira and the others in this discussion group, Mt first visit with a cardiologist began...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298679/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 9, 2020

I'm a 80 yr old women, who had 2 stents 3 years ago, and open heart...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677122/

Discussion: Women and Heart Health: Have you got a story to share?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 2, 2022

@rhiannonmb Thank you for your love & concern for your husband. Although I did not need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117933/

Discussion: open heart surgery phobia

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 14, 2016

Hello Davej, I was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis in the fall of 2018 and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314562/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

Johan, I had an aortic valve replacement last year via TAVR. Recovery was easy. You should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199329/

Discussion: Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

Heart disease runs in my family my dad had open heart aorta replaced with bypass, my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/672417/

Discussion: Having aorta valve replacement: I’m scared

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 19, 2022

Hello @ann16 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for sharing your husband's experience. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/603954/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 22, 2021

Hi @dcacbtcfmc and welcome to Connect! Thank you for sharing your story. I wanted to share...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/259805/

Discussion: Atrial Well Technique

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 21, 2019

I’m sorry to hear this! Did he have open-heart surgery or did he have the TAVR...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/603796/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 22, 2021