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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: August 6, 2023

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William Cockrell posted an update
2 years ago (October 6, 2023)
Good morning all. Quick question please. I am 10 weeks out from full open to replace with mechanical valve. According to the docs and nurses all is well. I participate in rehab three days a week and progressing very well. However, no more than ever I can hear my beat... Read more.
I'm 12 weeks out today. I hear my click when I think about it. I mostly tune it out now. People around me can hear me if it's quiet (my kids hear me regardless). I think each person has a different level of noise with a mechanical valve.
I was concerned about the clicking before my surgeries. Luckily, in both cases it was a repair. Having said that, my surgeons compared it to a mechanical clock, either wrist watch or one on the wall. So if it's quiet you, your partner or even other people being next to... Read more.

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