« Reply #26 on: September 23, 2008, 01:58:58 PM »
Valve replacement is slightly more invasive to the heart than a bypass (you have to go into the heart cavity), but they have newer techniques (they can actually do it with a scope in some cases) than when my dad had it done 10 years ago. He had 2 valves replaced with artificial valves and in a quiet room you can literally hear him 'tick' (especially when he's pissed at something).
Best Wishes again to you, Gunman.

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