Mended Hearts Open Forum

Rachel, First, I thank you for your work in nursing. I am sorry you are having the issues you are dealing with. In Jan of 2007 I had CABG x 5 and 6 years latter had a stent put into one of the bypasses and have done very well. About two months ago ...

Rachel, I had open heart surgery in 2007 to replace an ascending aortic aneurysm with a new aortic valve at MMC. In 2017 my aortic arch was replaced at NYP Well Cornell. In 2023 I received a lead-less pacemaker by Abbott. It's installed p ercutaneously ...

I have a history of SV ASD & PAPVR. 11 years after my open heart surgery and repair it was recommended that I get a single lead atrial pacemaker for sinus node dysfunction. After 10 years the battery was depleted as expected, but the surgeon recommended ...

Of course, talk to your cardiologist and PCP about all these situations. The sternum requires a lot of TLC. Some discomfort and minor pain is normal. Hold a soft pillow against the sternum for all movements in body position. Mainly, getting in and ...

I'm a reporter with The Uptowner with a scientific background. I'm tired of watching EMS response times to cardiac arrests keep growing in Harlem - it can be the difference between life and death! I'm writing an article about AED intervention. Looking ...