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Is it possible that I will be allergic to the materials in the Mitroflow Aortic Pericardial Heart Valve?

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Is it possible that I will be allergic to the materials in the Mitroflow Aortic Pericardial Heart Valve?

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It is very unlikely. However, if you suspect that you might be allergic to polyester, acetal homopolymer, acetyl copolymer, glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, silicone elastomer, or animal tissue, you should discuss it with your surgeon who may arrange for testing prior to your surgery.