My 11 year old boy Ty (Chase_Phebes on YA) has a heart murmur and he has been checked yearly with an "echocardiograhm" this time though, they're worried about a prolasp of the right vent into the left vent, possibly.
Do you have any experiences?
He just wants to play football again but, he does suffer from "juvinile athritis in his knees but, we have the covered with pain meds you know?
Do they do heart transplants? (sigh) maybe, it'll all be ok, I'm so sorry if I seem to be seeking pity, I'm not, just curious as to what others have been through...
Love you all lots, sw33t dr3ams, Shad @)~>~
2007-10-09 13:37:23 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
You know, heart murmurs are like bullet wounds. You really cannot compare them. Whether they're something bad or not depends on what's causing the murmur. I know everyone here is being kind, but to compare their murmurs and your son's is a meaningless exercise.
It sounds like you already have a good team of specialists on his case; but that you have a lot of questions that you didn't approach them about. Listen, they work for YOU and your SON. Speak to them. Print out a copy of this thread and let them read it. It should glaringly point out their lack of communication and hopefully rectify it. Good luck.
Ralph
Addenda: Some clarifications that you can look up. Murmurs are vibrations that result in detectable sound caused by turbulence in the flow of liquids through narrowed solid structures, like blood flowing through a heart valve. It has nothing to do with irregular heart beats or arrhythmias. Also coronary "angioplasty" is when they balloon open a blocked artery in your heart, and sometimes place a mesh wire tube called a "stent" when they withdraw the balloon, to help hold the coronary artery open. That too, has nothing to do with murmurs.
2007-10-09 22:29:34 · answer #1 · answered by ralphrepo_01 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Babe,
This doesn't sound at all like you're seeking pity. You're simply asking if someone out there is going through the same thing or has experienced problems of a similar Diagnosis. Your question is very much understood, don't be so hard on yourself, you're just very concerned for your child. : )
I do have a heart murmur and have had it for many years now.
The only symptoms that I've experienced is mild palpitations from time to time. It almost feels like a panic attack, but it's my heart racing with more beats than the norm. I'm very use to it and haven't had any major problems. I hope this will be the same for your Son and I also hope that he'll be able to play football real soon!
2007-10-09 21:03:44 · answer #2 · answered by Cricket 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I do have a heart murmur & I also have Mitral Valve Prolapsia & have no major problems. The doctor seemed to think that many years ago, I may have had Rheumatic fever, thus ending up with a heart murmur. Surgery is rarely done when MVP is diagnosed. Since I have MVP, I have to take antibiotics prior to having oral, abdominal, & vaginal surgeries. The medicine keeps bacteria from getting into the bloodstream. As long as the doctor(s) say your son can lead a normal life & engage in sports, then allow & encourage your son to do so. All the best to your son. :)
2007-10-09 20:56:00 · answer #3 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A heart murmor is usually detected at a young age. With time it may cause you problems as an Adult. If you ever feel light headed and disoriented sit down or you will pass out. The next sign is increased heat rate. At this point see a Physician and have the procedure peformed to check for blockage. This is done by an incision in the vein of the right leg and the monitor will show any signs of blockage. If there is blockage then they perform an angioplasmy where a stint or stints are placed within the heart or the artery. Healing time is two days.
2007-10-09 23:52:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hey Shad,
I heard No pity sounds in your question.
I have a heart murmur my Dad had a heart murmur and my oldest son who is 8 has a heart murmur also. None of us have had any problems. I am aware that this runs in my family and again there have been no complications for any of us. I hope your Son will be fine and soon be back out on the ball field soon. Let us know how everything is going. We love you.
2007-10-09 21:15:12 · answer #5 · answered by loretta 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have a prolapse of the mitral valve - with backflow of blood
(small degree). Mine has not caused any major problems and has not worsened over the years. Everything depends upon the severity of his prolapse, which wasn't clear by your posting. Many people lead normal lives with prolapse, other eventually need to have the valve repaired or replaced (either with an artificial valve or a pig valve). Good luck to you hope everything turns out well.
2007-10-09 20:54:54 · answer #6 · answered by 13th Floor 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not but my daughter does, one of the after-effects of anorexia. She has a benign mitral valve prolapse and the main thing for her is that she has to take antibiotics before any dental work.
If they are talking about leakage between the ventricles, a transplant would be extreme. They can put in a "blow-out patch" in the wall between them. I have friends who have had that done with great success.
2007-10-09 20:56:27 · answer #7 · answered by Tom K 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Shad i have had a murmer for 8ys that i know of and i know some are good and some are bad.With your son going to the children's hospital they have the best surgeons and specialists and with them and all your love and prayers your son will be just fine.I am a single mom of a 10ys old boy; and i worry so much about him; espesally if he;s ill.My prayers are with you sweetie and God Bless your whole family and try not to worry to much; as he;ll be just fine...Peachie 1
2007-10-10 12:32:44 · answer #8 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, I don't have a heart murmur
my heart beats regularly
I am so sorry to hear of your son Ty
with this give him my love
I do know that heart murmurs are
irregular heart beats.
your feelings are understandable
there is no need to explain
2007-10-09 21:30:08 · answer #9 · answered by sweet_blue 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
nope but i do hav a heart & hence i wish he shall b able 2 play again.
2007-10-12 07:07:07 · answer #10 · answered by aditi 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋