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2006;9(10):691-696. The following sections present information about the most commonly implanted (contemporary) mechanical and bioprosthetic heart valves. The intent is to familiarize the reader ...

Geriatrics and Aging. 2006;9(10):691-696. © 2006 1453987 Ontario, Ltd. Cite this: Prosthetic Heart Valves, Part I: Identification and Potential Complications ...

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Sometimes, they are taken from a donor's human heart. The choice of a valve depends on numerous factors. While mechanical valves last longer than bioprosthetic valves—20 years vs. 10 to 15 years—they ...

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