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Has anyone been diagnosed with SubAortic Stenosis
I was diagnosed in 2010 with Sub Aortic Stenosis and had open heart surgery to repair it. In 2019 I had to have a 2nd...
Recovery after heart tumor removed
I had an open heart surgery 9 days ago to remove a tumor. I would love to find anyone out there like me! In reading...
Aortic Valve Replacement
In the near future, I'll be having aortic valve replacement. I'd love to hear from anyone who has been through this procedure to provide some...
After heart surgery. Looking for answers to stay alive.
I’ve had open heart surgery 3 times. I have 11 stents in my heart and am feeling lucky. Looking for ways to stay alive. I’m...
Alcohol and blood thinners
I am a little over 4 weeks post open heart surgery. I am on blood thinners keeping my INR between 2 & 3. Am I...
I'm told my 4yr old aortic valve is deterioting
My open heart surgery in 2019 was successful with a tissue valve replacement for the aortic valve. This year's test reveals the valve is deterioting....
Hypoplastic left heart
I'm a 34 year old female who was diagnosed with HPLH at birth I have had 2 open heart surgery and lots of stents and...
Repairing Tricuspid valve
i have already had a mitro valve heart repair. I now have a leaking tricuspid valve . I was wondering if anyone knew much about...
Does anyone have a PFO, what treatment did you have?
I have had two open heart surgeries, the first was botched and I had to fly out to Cleveland for the second. I also have...
Quadruple bypass surgery
I had open heart surgery last year and I'm still not feeling any better. My ankle is still very soar where the doctor removed the...
Valve repair
1 1/2 years ago I experienced shortness of breath upon exercise. This was accompanied by painful joint swelling. Cardiologist administered echocardiogram stress test (only lasted...
Robotic mitral valve replacments
Does Mayo use robotics for mitral valve replacements? Yes, they do "mitral repairs" according to their video, but I have and enlarged left atrium and...
Mitral Valve Prolapse – How many second opinions should I get?
Hi all, first post for me. Long story, try to make as short as possible. I had gastric bypass surgery in 1978 and lost 100+...
No Medicare coverage for Cardio Rehab?
9 weeks ago I had open heart surgery for repair of aorta aneurysm and dr. recommended Cardio Rehab sessions. When the provider (hospital) called Medicare...
Multiple Heart Issues & Dizziness - How Do I Narrow it Down?
Hi :) 67 y/o male in transition here. Last year or more, I am daily experiencing dizzy, lightheaded and off-balance, More times than I care...
mitral/tricuspid valves
I had open heart surgery in March 2013 to repair my mitral valve. It should hve been to repair both the mitral and tricuspid valves...
Should I get IVL + stent(s) for my RCA w/calcification?
I had a catheterization last week and they found my RCA (right coronary artery) was 80% clogged with calcification. I can get IVL + stent(s)...
What is recovery like after Mitral Valve Surgery
I am going to be having open heart surgery soon for a Mitral Valve replacement. I’m really scared and I’m wondering what the recovery is...
Atrial Valve repair/replacement info please
Background: 69 year old white female. 5'4", 290 lbs (obese). Born with a heart murmur due to an extra 'membrane' near aortic valve which kept...
Tetralogy of Fallot for my 2 months old baby
Hello! I am from Romania. My baby boy was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot when he was 6 days old. We stayed in the hospital...
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