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Leeky Aortic Valve Questions?

Okay, so when I was little, I had heart surgeyue to a congentital heart defect and I now have a leeky valve, on my aortic valve and i was wondering if it didnt go away would I need to get heart surgery? Or would it need to get bigger?Will it only get bigger or will it alwayse same? If I need heart surgery how long would that be??? have had it since 3rd or 4th grade and I am now in 8th grade. I am just wondering...

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Valvar insufficiency/regurgitation that is a result of surgical repair of a congenital defect does not self-resolve. It's not clear what your initial diagnosis was, however I would guess that you were born with aortic stenosis. Balloon enlargement and/or surgery to repair a stenotic valve almost always results in some degree of insufficiency/regurgitation. A small amount of insufficiency/regurgitation is much better tolerated than stenosis. It is a tradeoff we accept for improved patient outcomes. Really, the answer to your question is dependent on a multitude of factors, the most important of which is the degree of insufficiency/regurgitation you have (i.e. trivial, mild, moderate, or severe). This is really a great question and you deserve a full explanation. However, I cannot give you a factual answer without more information. You may also have a bicuspid aortic valve, which opens up a whole other set of variables. One thing I am sure of, however, is that you will require the care of a cardiologist for the rest of your life. It's possible that later on you may only have to follow-up ever 1-3 years, however, it will forever be necessary to properly monitor your valve and its effect on your heart, not to mention any associated problems you may not be aware of that become a risk with age. Good luck.
as the doctor said, Could be many issues eventually something will need to be done without the big words ... your Aortic Valve is the MOST important valve in your Body because all the oxygenated Blood that flows From your lungs to each cell passes through the Aortic valve into the aorta and to each cell... More then Likely at some point in your life, the Valve will most likely need repair or replacement.... The good news is... that these are being done quite Normally now in Most Large Hospitals these Days... something to consider if you live in extreme rural places... I would mention that You should have a baseline idea of what is normal exertion for you, and at any point, you begin to feel breathlessness, tireness (above beyond normal) Chest Pain .... Do YOu Have chest pain Now, which is normal then anything above and beyond that should be something you should go to a doctor or even a real hopsital... so with that being said how are you feeling? what sorts of exercise do you typically do? play any sports ? gym? ride a bike? text ?lol point is if things change dont ignore it get to the doctor right away.. if you dont have a doc yet , how about a hospital?

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