Early prosthetic valve degeneration with Mitroflow aortic valves: determination of incidence and risk factors

CONCLUSIONS There is an unexplained incidence (3.6%) of EVD resulting in explantation in some patients at 2 years after surgery. Mitroflow valves may not be suited to a younger age population.

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Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - June 18, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Joshi, V., Prosser, K., Richens, D. Tags: Adult Cardiac Source Type: research