JWalters
Active member
I think I had some of that with my On-X aortic valve installation. The mechanical engineer in me thinks some of the effect could be due to the fact that we both now have e a working valve which flows well and opens/shut correctly. Higher flow, so the heart is volumetrically flowing more and actuating differently. The other possible 'hydro'dynamic effect could be that these valves close rapidly, and the dynamic pressure wave in the aorta will be higher. I can imagine both of these effects causing different noises and motion.
After a short time, the clicking and thumping are absolute non-issues.
After a short time, the clicking and thumping are absolute non-issues.