The first replacement surgery didnt happen as planned. My stenotic bicuspid aortic valve had stopped growing when I was a teen, however, this was unknown at the time of the surgery. The surgen had to put in a rather small mechanical valve. This has since been causing me problems, now another surgen says that he can cut away a piece of the heart to fit a larger mechanical valve. How common is this surgery? Has anyone had this done?
2006-08-11 17:49:24 · 3 answers · asked by p_lucas89 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
While it is not common it is also not rare I had my valve replaced in 1999 I am lucky my surgery went fine and I now feel normal. I would suggest getting a second opinion even if you trust the doctor another doctor may know of something that the first does not.
2006-08-11 18:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by Christopher W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valve surgery is VERY common. See it all the time in older and elderly adults. It stands to reason that if you have it replaced as a teenager (assuming that you're much older now) that it would need to be replaced since you're grown. Having too small of a valve opening could cause and be responsible for a myriad of problems. Yes, get a second opinion. Should you have the surgery you may be pleasantly surprised at the results. More oxygen to the body and brain is always a GOOD thing! Hope this helps. Jeff the nurse in Nashville.
2006-08-12 19:09:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is very rare . myopion?
2006-08-11 20:17:12 · answer #3 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋