Are people who have had a heart surgery still expected to have a normal life expectancy?

My baby was born with a congenital heart defect. Aortic Insufficiency (at this point very mild) however his cardiologist does expect at some time in his life he will need a valve repair.. does this mean that he would not be thought to have the same life expectancy of someone who does not have a heart defect?

I don麓t have a scientific answer, but I would like to tell you about my coworker and one of my best friends. She had this birth defect in the aorta too. She has had two surgeries to change/repair valves. Last one was 10 years ago.
She is now 49 years old and she is very well.

I think your baby will be ok.

Check the Mayo Clinic web site for the info you are looking for.

As your baby grows the heart will be put under more stress thus in time making the valve even weaker. Does this mean he/she would not lead a normal life ,chances are not without surgery to repair the defect. The surgery is very low risk and chances of a long normal life expectancy are very good afterwards. Good luck.

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