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    My wife was born with a congenital heart defect known as tricuspid artresia or a hole in the heart. She had 3 surgeries before. The last one when she was 14 years.

    It's a very long story if you read my thread before then you would know that she almost died. The doctor kept mentioning to me yesterday that it is a miracle she's not dead from this.

    Anyway they inserted two catherder with cameras through her arteries in the neck and thigh and they probed her heart. As you can see from the pic that her heart is extremely massive. It takes up the whole chest cavity - from rib cage to spine. Usually the size of a heart is only the size of your fist. This is indeed very big.

    Because of the size, blood is not flowing properly and when they don't flow properly they usually form a blood cloth and that's what almost killed her.

    So she's in dire need of a surgery for another Fontan procedure and the doctor is recommending her to the top heart surgeons at UCLA.

    So I really am bummed out, but greatful that she's with me still. Nothing else matter - cars, job, hobbies, money, etc. - but her. I thank God for this because I know we are living in borrowed time.
    Last edited by Mighty Thor; 09-14-2007, 11:00 PM.

    1998 Firebird . 1989 Firebird XS . 1986 Fiero GT

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    gosh readding your post can always put a tear in my eye. i really feel for you man. best wishes. just live in the moment, not in the past of furture. tell her you love her all day everyday! NO REGRETS
    WAWA-A-HOLIC

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      Wow! Good luck Ed. My heart and prayers go out to the both of you. Stay positive.
      2004 CE Corvette 10.86@132mph
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        I'm hoping for the best for both of you. Last time she was in the hospital and we didn't hear from you in a while everyone was worried. Keep us updated if anything is going on.

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          are you able to consider a transplant or anything? maybe its just the gearhead in me to think about replacing faulty parts but is it feasible? I hope everything works out alright dude, and whatever happens, like Kristen said, NO REGRETS!
          2000 3.8L Camaro A4 Pewter Y87<br />K&N Filter, SLP Ram Air kit, Eibach Pro Kit, Flowmaster 80 series, Silverstars, NGK plugs and MSD Super Conductor Wires, Electric Water Pump

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