Abstract
Current heart valve prostheses may be classified as either mechanical or tissue valves (bioprostheses). The principal advantage of mechanical devices is their established long-term durability; however, chronic anticoagulation is recommended to reduce the incidence of thromboembolic complications. Tissue valves are associated with a relatively low rate of thromboembolism but their durability level has not been determined. All contemporary prosthetic heart valves yield comparable survival rates.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 93-99 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | American family physician |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Sep 1979 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Family Practice