Mended Hearts Open Forum

Has anyone ever participated in this FDA trial for chronic angina sponsored by Johnson and Johnson? ------------------------------ Mark Jelley retired Somers NY ------------------------------

I have a prosthetic ascending aorta that was installed alongside a mechanical SAVR almost a year ago. I was 45 and mine was bicuspid, too. The biggest deal for me was recovering from the full sternotomy, but it worked out well and was completely worth ...

That's great news, Sarah. Now just understand that you need to give yourself time to heal. And ask your doctors/nurses about an appropriate cardiac rehab program you can attend to assist in your recovery. You will get to where you want to go with time ...

Hi Ira. Home now. Procedure done. I feel a little off, not quite myself but better. Stronger. My heart doesn't feel like it's working as hard, but it is beating 105 time a minute. I gust up so maybe it balancing itself out. I have a headache. Not ...

Good luck, Sarah. I am thinking of you. Just know that I also was 67 when I had my heart attack and emergency open heart bypass surgery. I'm 75 now and going strong. I'm looking forward to hearing how you're doing after you get through this. I'm hoping ...