Woman Prepares for Rare, Experimental Heart Surgery

A US woman, Leah Smith, is preparing for a rare and complex heart surgery to install a tricuspid valve. The procedure is complicated by a congenital heart defect she was born with, meaning the surgery is considered experimental. "The surgery that I'm going to have is because they literally have to find a spot to put this tricuspid valve," Smith explains in her video. This is only the fifth or sixth time this procedure has been attempted at her hospital. Despite the risks, Smith remains positive and plans to share her journey with her followers. Her story highlights the challenges faced by individuals with rare congenital heart defects and the dedication of medical professionals.