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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

@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

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

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

Hi Debra, Thanks for sharing your experiences with your open heart surgery. I've never had it,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257174/

Discussion: What I Learned From My Open Heart Surgery

Support Group: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Posted: Mar 13 3:03pm

@azcurlygirl, I recommend contacting cardiology to inquire about the change in appointment. It is possible that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110346/

Discussion: Appointment Rescheduled

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

My cholesterol is ideal since i quit statins and added cinnamon to my diet. My regular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841503/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Appreciate your response. I have a right facing aorta with an abhorrent left subclavian artery and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921151/

Discussion: Kommerell’s Diverticulum with aberrant right subclavian artery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Hi. Sorry that you are scared about this. It’s understandable. From what you say, it seems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795213/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

@yorlik I had a triple by pass Dr did heart catheterization first tried a ballon first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213359/

Discussion: open heart or catheter approach for aortic valve replacement?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2018

I had open heart surgery for acute heart failure on May 8th. My mitral valve was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/283284/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 13, 2019

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