Does the valve Heart valve Constructed Lifetime of cause blood Summary of advantages / disadvantages replacement option from…? valve? clotting? (Y/N) Mechanical valve Bioprosthetic / prosthetic valve Follow-up questions: Would you recommend a mechanical or prosthetic heart valve replacement to a 45-year-old patient? What type of valve replacement would you recommend to a 93-year-old patient?
Heart valve replacement option Constructed from…? Lifetime of valve? Does the valve cause blood clotting? (Y/N) Summary of advantages / disadvantages Mechanical valve Bioprosthetic / prosthetic valve Follow-up questions: Would you recommend a mechanical or prosthetic heart valve replacement to a 45-year-old patient? What type of valve replacement would you recommend to a 93-year-old patient?
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