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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation

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Paul Jenkins posted an update

6 years ago (May 27, 2019)

Has anyone here had heart surgery at the Mayo clinic Rochester in the last few years? I'd asked, in a previous post, if anyone had any experience with a specific Mayo surgeon but got no hits. So I'm now interested in general about any comments, experiences, issues people may have... Read more.

Mike Roskowinski

Hey Paul. I just had OHS at the Mayo on May 6th. I had Dr Pochettino as my surgeon and everything went great overall. My body went through a few issues while I was there with C Diff and complete heart block. Ended up with a pacemaker and a two... Read more.

Marjorie Murphy

Yes. I had my aortic and mitral valve replaced at the Mayo in Rochesrer in September 2018 My surgeon was Juan Crestellano. He specializes in 2nd heart surgeries. My first OHS was also at the Mayo. The Mayo Clinic is the best as far as I am concerned.

Paul Jenkins

Marjorie - thanks I keep hearing good things about OHS at Mayo. BTW I looked at your story etc. and I can't believe that you are 76. Interesting that you had no symptoms prior to surgery since you appear to be quite active. Hope you have a brilliant future -... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Paul - There's an absolutely compelling documentary on the Mayo Clinic on Netflix. If you get a chance to watch it, you will see why this facility draws patients from around the world for their superior research and care. Best of luck!

Rose Madura

Yes, I'm glad you found this site. It was very helpful to me. All sounds familiar and trust your doctors. They will figure out everything. I was on so many different medications and now I'm on very few. It will all work out. Please keep us posted.

Paul Jenkins posted an update

6 years ago (May 24, 2019)

hi guys, I have a bioprosthetic tricuspid valve installed in 2017. I've had problems since installation and following a bunch of tests at the Mayo clinic it turns out that my new valve doesn't open properly (stenosis). I Visited with one of their surgeons this week and he wants to... Read more.

Barbara Wood

I remember following your story Paul, you've been through so much! I don't know anything about Dr Cicek, but I wish you all the best!

Paul Jenkins posted an update

7 years ago (March 28, 2019)

Hi guys, Back in October 2017 I had my tricuspid valve replaced. Six months later I was still suffering from shortness of breath and reduced exercise capacity. After an extensive diagnostic journey, initially focused on suspected phrenic nerve damage, I ended up at the Mayo clinic. Two weeks ago they... Read more.

Don Brown

I have had 2 bovine tricuspid valve tranplants and i can tell u that after my second OHS i still felt bad and have been simce 2016. So i am in the hospital now with a new hearr team and looks like a third replacement might happen. It looks too... Read more.