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I was wondering if anyone on this site had more than 3 open heart surgeries, specifically in which the sternum is opened up. If you don't mind me asking, what were the surgeries for? I have had 2 ohs and 2 shunts. I have complex congenital heart conditions and I know I will require additional...

I am going to try asking again, as I would really, really like to meet someone who has a pulmonary conduit with a tissue valve, or knows of someone who has a pulmonary conduit with a tissue valve, that has lasted a long time. Mine is now 18 years old. My parents were told it would last 12 to...

It has been 18 years since my LV to PA (left ventricle to pulmonary artery) conduit was replaced (previous one became calcified/too small due to growth from childhood through teen years). My parents were told this one would last 12 to 15 years, however, it has surpassed this estimation and it...

Hi there, I don't know in which forum to post this question. It is valve related but not in regards to what type of valve to choose etc. I have dextrocardia, situs inversus and have had 4 OHS since the age of 2 days old. I currently have an LV to PA conduit with a tissue valve. (My previous...

LV to PA Valved Conduit - Do you have one and how long have you had it?