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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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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, 2025

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Bentall's here. I was an emergency. 6.5cm asc aneurysm. Full length aortic dissection. Dissected into the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375723/

Discussion: Bentall procedure: Anyone had it done? What to expect?

Support Group: Aortic Aneurysms

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

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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

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@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

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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

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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

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@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

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Hi @catsunn, I was in the hospital for two weeks due to fluid buildup, a common...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192419/

Discussion: mitral valve regurgitation

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

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Hello @wisconsin2267, You’ve asked a very pertinent question – open heart surgery is a major operation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/164413/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 3, 2019

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