Dave, I just looked up ASD and from what I read, it looks like you might have had an undiagnosed "hole in the heart" from childhood. Definitely keep us posted here. It sounds like they can surgically repair the defect, which could help with the pulmonary hypertension, though it's possible you might require some medication, too. In any event, your multiple fans out here wish you the best of all possible prognoses! Good luck!
PS I think I vaguely remember reading about the possible use of Viagra for pulmonary hypertension in high altitude climbers. I suppose if you HAVE to take medication, this would be one of the better ones to have to take.
thanks jim.
i believe that the "hole" has always been there. i suppose if it was bigger it would have been diagnosed sooner.
if viagra were a necessary medication......at least i'm not a backstroker!
Dave, I just looked up ASD and from what I read, it looks like you might have had an undiagnosed "hole in the heart" from childhood. Definitely keep us posted here. It sounds like they can surgically repair the defect, which could help with the pulmonary hypertension, though it's possible you might require some medication, too. In any event, your multiple fans out here wish you the best of all possible prognoses! Good luck!
PS I think I vaguely remember reading about the possible use of Viagra for pulmonary hypertension in high altitude climbers. I suppose if you HAVE to take medication, this would be one of the better ones to have to take.
thanks jim.
i believe that the "hole" has always been there. i suppose if it was bigger it would have been diagnosed sooner.
if viagra were a necessary medication......at least i'm not a backstroker!
