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I found this website because I googled โdiving with a replacement heart valveโ, a couple of months ago, by chance, it was discovered I have a bicuspid aortic valve, with moderate stenosis and regurgitation.
In March this year my family and I were booked on a scuba diving holiday to Koh Tao, Thailand. I though Iโd better run it past my GP, and to my horror he wouldnโt sign my fitness to dive forms!
Iโm 64, Iโve completed seven marathons, I train hard; HIT classes cycling , fitness, fitness, fitness, five days a week itโs been my life for forty years. I thought I was invincible - wrong!!! ๐
After a period of shock, feeling sorry for myself and asking why me ? I got onto the internet to try and find a positive solution to my problem. I found Adamโs website; any information, and all the answers to my questions in one place - thank you.
I have an appointment with a cardiologist on 3/5/24, when Iโm going to explore the possibility of a replacement aortic heart valve.
In hindsight, I have suffered from a tightness in my chest during the first few minutes of my exercise warm ups for a number of months. I used to put it down to cold weather, air conditioning, starting off too quickly, etc. I carried on regardless, completing my run, or HIT session, often reaching 90-95% of my MHR for between 9 -18 minutes in a 45 minute session, without any ill affects, dizziness,etc.
Iโm starting out on an interesting journey (!) - hopefully Iโll be eligible for a replacement heart valve operation on our fantastic UK NHS.
In the meantime, Iโll continue to read your posts, advice, updates and personal experiences, and wish everyone on the forum my best and a speedy recovery.
Kind regards
Martin
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