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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Patricia Hubel posted an update

1 hour ago (August 6, 2026)

Life is GREAT. I am 2+years post surgery (March 11, 2024) and just finished my second doctorate (EdD in kinesiology) and on September 3rd, I start a new job at a college teaching kinesiology related things (anatomy/physiology, strength & conditioning, etc.). It was a lifelong goal but I lived via... Read more.

Patricia Hubel posted an update

1 year ago (August 7, 2024)

Does anyone who has had an open-heart procedure for aortic valve replacement, have a louder heartbeat (to the point of feeling like heart bangs against sternum) when you cough, sneeze, yawn, or otherwise hold breath? I note this but haven't found anyone else talking about it. Saw surgeon last week... Read more.

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Marie Myers

1 year ago (August 7, 2024)

Yes, I noticed that right after my surgery and I have seen posts about that phenomenon. When I take a big, deep breath and hold it, I really feel my heart beating strongly. I attribute it to the increased cardiac output with the new valve. Totally normal, and you will... Read more.

Allen Carkner

1 year ago (August 7, 2024)

I do when I inhale deeply sometimes. I believe it is more able to shift after open heart surgery so when you lie on your chest or breath deeply this sensation can happen. It does with me. As if it is knocking on the rib cage.

Rita Savelis

1 year ago (August 7, 2024)

Yes. I think this is common. And one is so aware of one's heart and its noise after surgery. (Surgeons don't get concerned about a lot of things, alas).

Lynne Anderson

1 year ago (August 7, 2024)

Yes! I generally noticed it when I was laying down/going to sleep. It stopped after about 6-8 weeks.

Patricia Hubel

1 year ago (August 9, 2024)

Thank you all. When I figured out it wasn't the sternum, I would test it...and once, did in the car while driving and could feel it was the heart beating stronger...but I did it a few times to be sure and got a bit lightheaded - so no more testing... Read more.

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