I need OHS to replace a tricuspid valve I have had since birth as now it has severe regurgitation.. need the operation in 1-2 years.
I am 17 years old, 6ft1, 13 and a half stone and athleticly built and quite fit...
it is a very stupid question but one I would like to know
what are the chances I...
on my last hospital letter it says i have:
1. Dysplastic tricuspid valve - ebsteinoid
2. severe tricuspid regurgitation
because i have this dysplastic valve also do i need another operation to fix that?
sorry about my knowledge on the subject not being that good.. i have only really started...
thanks for your response and strangely enough i am not really overwhelmed as such as i personally know dozens of people who have had valve replacements and are still alive, but yeah it is a bit of a bump in the road isnt it.
ill do what ever is best when the time comes
thanks,
alex
Hi I am new to these forums and have a few questions, I have had tricuspid incompetence (leaky valve) since I was a baby and have been monitored since.. Up until recently it has turned worse and is now severe regurgitation, so I will need an operation soon to replace the tricuspid valve, but I...