Mechanical or Biologic Prostheses for Aortic-Valve and Mitral-Valve Replacement

Clinically significant aortic-valve disease or mitral-valve disease affects 2.5% of the population in the United States, and valve replacement prolongs survival among patients with severe disease. Valve prostheses are either mechanical or biologic, and each type has associated risks and benefits.…

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