Mechanical or biological heart valve for dialysis-dependent patients? A meta-analysis

The optimal selection of prosthetic heart valve for dialysis-dependent patients remains controversial. We investigated the comparative effectiveness and safety of mechanical prosthesis (MP) and bioprosthesis (BP) for these patients.

Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - July 3, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kuan-Yu Chi, Ming-Hsiu Chiang, Yi-No Kang, Shao-Jung Li, Yueh-Tsung Chan, Yang-Ching Chen, Sen-Te Wang Source Type: research