I had my aortic valve replaced Jan 31,2003. Am feeling surprising well after battling A-fib...which took 2 cardioversions to convert to normal sinus. Was released home... only to be readmitted after 4 days with pericardis..fluid build-up causing extreme SOB and near Tamponade..had 2100 ml drawn off over 4 days....again at home and apprehensive as to what will occur next.....Has anyone experienced any of these similar setbacks....Thanks and enjoy the posts.....