http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2007/03/14/sternum-clicking-after-open-heart-surgery/#comment-5613 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:29:57 +0000 http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2007/03/14/sternum-clicking-after-open-heart-surgery/#comment-5613 Good to know somebody has exactly the same clicking syptoms as me (aortic valve and root replacement), I could have written every word right down to the bit about getting my wife to validate my sensation in the morning. Feels like its coming from my collar bone. And yes, "DID my surgeon tighten me up enough?" I am at end of week two recovery so am re-assured to read your prognosis. William (44 years old)  Good to know somebody has exactly the same clicking syptoms as me (aortic valve and root replacement), I could have written every word right down to the bit about getting my wife to validate my sensation in the morning. Feels like its coming from my collar bone. And yes, “DID my surgeon tighten me up enough?” I am at end of week two recovery so am re-assured to read your prognosis. William (44 years old) 

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