what are the Recommendations for Prosthetic Valve Type: Bioprosthetic Versus
Mechanical Valve
Referenced studies that support the recommendations are
summarized in Online Data Supplement 35.?
For patients who require heart valve replacement, the choice of prosthetic valve should be based on a shared decision-making process that accounts for the patient?s values and preferences and includes discussion of the indications for and risks of anticoagulant therapy and the potential need for and risks associated with valve reintervention.