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Why Did The Clicking Sound Associated With The Mechanical Valve Stop In My Heart?

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Posted on Fri, 31 Jan 2014
Question: Has there ever been a malfunction of a mechanical aortic heart valve? I had AVR surgery in 2000 and have done very well. However, recently the clicking associated with the mechanical valve has stopped. Should I be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into your query I will like to tell you that yes there is a possibility of struck aortic valve and aortic valve dysfunctioncan be seen . The stoppage of clicking means that the valve is not opening or closing any more , there may be leakage . I will advise you not to waste time because an ECG , 2 D ECHO will be necessary before saying anything and auscultation of heart is also recommended . Kindly visit your treating doctor or cardiologist early as possible . Treatment will be according to the condition of the valve . Take care. Dr. Shruti
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Why Did The Clicking Sound Associated With The Mechanical Valve Stop In My Heart?

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into your query I will like to tell you that yes there is a possibility of struck aortic valve and aortic valve dysfunctioncan be seen . The stoppage of clicking means that the valve is not opening or closing any more , there may be leakage . I will advise you not to waste time because an ECG , 2 D ECHO will be necessary before saying anything and auscultation of heart is also recommended . Kindly visit your treating doctor or cardiologist early as possible . Treatment will be according to the condition of the valve . Take care. Dr. Shruti