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Bentall Procedure I also had a bicuspid aortic valve, along with two aneurisms. I had the Bentall procedure done. It's been well described in this thread. My surgeon defined it almost exactly as Wikipedia does. Basically the aortic valve, the root structure around the valve with it's sinuses...

It appears that the pounding-vibration issue is often linked to patients who have had an artificial aortic root, a Dacron ascending aortic graft installed. I think most of you who have posted about experiencing this problem fall into this category. Those of you who do not have the graft but are...

3-3-2009 Update 3-3-2009 Update I met with my surgeon today, here's the update: He said he talked with St. Jude and they were not particularly helpful, that they are trying to say their valve isn't involved in causing this problem because the leaflets are very light. He didn't care for the...

St. Jude Medical, and my surgeon have now discussed my situation. While neither of them is sure what to do, things have taken an interesting turn. Here is my update after talking with the SJM representative, Mr. Duckworth. He said my surgeon, Dr. Cohen, told him there is "vibration in the...

This morning I received a phone call by a Senior Clinical Instructor at St. Jude Medical regarding the valve and the pounding against my chest. I'm surprised how quickly I was contacted by SJM after I sent them an email. He asked questions about my condition, I told him about my symptoms, he...

Ross, you are not putting a space between St. and Jude. It's St. Jude Medical not St.Jude Medical.

Thank you to all for your support. Making things even more stressful I was laid off two weeks ago from a job I'd been at for over 10 years. Not thinking life is real fair right now. Yes Kim, it bothers me enough to consider a replacement. I asked my wife her opinion, she doesn't like me having...

I met with my surgeon on Monday and he finally admitted there's a problem with my valve. He knew I'd gotten a second opinion, maybe that helped move him off the blame the patient and act like this is a common occurrence approach. He spent 25-30 minutes with me and didn't try to down-play or...

The last time I had my prescription filled instead of my usual generic Metoprolol I was given the brand name Toprol

Thump thump thump Thump thump thump I am still hoping someone will be able to share their measurements with me. abbanabba, Thanks for posting and sharing your experience. Jumping zippers and pens are a bit of a trick. I may have had a strong heart beat before, but now it's just crazy! You are...

Kim, yes the pounding can be felt by anyone toughing my chest and collar bones. The other day I noticed the zipper of the jacket I was wearing ? the pull tab was jumping with every beat of my heart. I have not gotten another opinion yet, I'm collecting my medical records to submit to doctors...

Kim, yes the pounding can be felt by anyone toughing my chest and collar bones. The other day I noticed the zipper of the jacket I was wearing – the pull tab was jumping with every beat of my heart. I have not gotten another opinion yet, I'm collecting my medical records to submit to doctors...

Thanks to everyone who's responded to my earlier post. I'm looking to get more information in the form of measurements. Since my Bentall procedure surgery in June of 2008 I've had constant pounding against my sternum and vibrations through my bones. My issue isn't about valve noise, it's about...

CT Scan CT Scan My issue isn't about valve noise, it's about the constant pounding against my sternum and the vibrations through my bones. My surgeon said the condition I have sometimes happens with thin patients (i.e. small chest cavity). I'm posting a CT scan image taken after my surgery...

Thank you to everyone who has taken time to post. Thanks for your support, opinions and insights. I really appreciate that each of you has read my post and offered help with my situation. Since humans are very subjective oriented beings, having the input of other people with similar experiences...

Since my Bentall procedure surgery in June 08 I've suffered from the constant pounding of the valve/heart against my sternum. This includes discomfort and frequent chest pain (usually occurring later in the afternoon and evening). You can hear the sound of the bone being struck by something...