Does anyone know how to deal with the clicking noise , after a mechanical atrial valve replacement.?

Question

My husband had valve replacement 3 weeks ago and he says the clicking is driving him nuts. I don't know how to helpl him deal with it...

Answer 1

As far as I know there is NO cure for the clicking. My sister has the same problem with three mechanical valves.

I recommend playing some soft music to help cover the clicking sound. You can also buy machines that you can select the sound of running water, rain, wind blowing and other sounds.

Remind him that the sound of a clicking valve means it is working as it should and is the reason he is still living. The clicking is a small price to pay for "life". He will eventually get used to it.

Good luck. Pops

Answer 2

Sorry it is driving him to distraction, but happy that the operation solved his problem. My husband may need a heart transplant. He would be thrilled to treat his bad heart with a clicking sound. Hopefully, the clicking will become just part of his everyday routine. Maybe he could try running a fan at night, even if he points it away from where he is sleeping. Sometimes that will drown out the noises you do not wish to hear. Best of luck to you both.

Answer 3

my dad had a st jude mechanical heart valve he had his aorta replaced and he has had this valve for 18 years now and thank god all is well never had a problem yet but he says in the beginning its hard to get used to and a littke scary he says but now it doesnt bother him at all and he still hears it in time he will get used to it too my mom hears it also at night took her awhile to get used to it also she also was alittle nervous hearing it hope he is doing well

Answer 4

there is no way to...they do say that after awhile the person gets used to it and doesn't hear it anymore,becomes part of them so to say...this might sound silly but don't listen for it,go about normal routines,within his post op limits and soon enough he won't notice it