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HOW can the invasive open heart be better than TAVR?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130416/

Discussion: Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2018

No options were given told me I'm to young to have anything else done at 59...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314566/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 6, 2020

I had this done in December. It was open heart surgery. I think it went well.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316108/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 13, 2021

Encouraging - my open heart surgery is on 2/3. Worrisome but confident that I’ll be ok

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/283308/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 12, 2020

Now I might need hip surgery and happened to see your post on open heart

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/164388/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 26, 2017

FAmiliarize yourself with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. Here's a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ifd9vWnqXYc&t=6s All oils trash your endothelium lining....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811952/

Discussion: I have a very high calcium score. What next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 15, 2023

Hello @mikeyingst, Welcome to Mayo Connect. I see you responded to a post made in 2019...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924203/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

doesn't anyone have artery Blockages. Hasn't anyone had open heart surgery; IE blocked arteries?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779440/

Discussion: Has anyone heard of Chelation Therapy?

Support Group: Men's Health

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

May I ask HOW LONG the first one lasted, what it is made of (cow or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211356/

Discussion: Valve Disease

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 26, 2018

Another cow tissue valve for me. @scottij Any tips to help deal or heal? My open...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325485/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

Hello, @kiko1128 - how did your dad's open heart surgery go? How has your worry for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/240716/

Discussion: A nervous human-being

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 12, 2019

@kbauer23 Hi I had triple by pass in 96 What I remember was after his open...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661799/

Discussion: My Dad needs open heart surgery

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 12, 2021

@hopeful33250 Hi Teresa If you have to ever have open heart go in with confidence that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602927/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 18, 2021

had open heart surgery 4 yr's ago went well no problems triple by pass , make...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/164386/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 26, 2017

Hi @lyndamm, welcome. I'm happy to introduce you some other Connect members who have had open...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/108718/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 20, 2016

I have to have an aortic valve replaced, will I still be on the ventilator when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924232/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

@springtime1 I'm not able to help you with stents.My arteries where to small .They tried a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/691208/

Discussion: Carotid stenting: is a coronary angiogram necessary?

Support Group: Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases

Posted: Mar 19, 2022

I had reflux too -- possibly caused by some of the new meds prescribed after open...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224666/

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

Support Group: Intensive Care (ICU)

Posted: Jul 18, 2019

Hi @fortunatum and Welcome.to connect. I just finished watching the video myself and I have not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325507/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

I also found cardiac rehab very helpful after my open heart surgery. My husband has found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/99941/

Discussion: Staying healthy physically (and mentally) post heart attack

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 29, 2016