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What are my options in heart valve replacement?

April 26, 2017heart Options replacement valve

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What are my options in heart valve replacement?

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When a patient needs a heart valve replacement, two types are available, mechanical and tissue. Tissue valves are made of either cow (bovine) tissue or pig (porcine) tissue. Mechanical valves are made from materials such as carbon-coated graphite, metal, or plastics.

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When a patient needs a heart valve replacement, two types are available, mechanical and tissue. Tissue valves are made of either cow (bovine) tissue or pig (porcine) tissue. Mechanical valves are made from materials such as ceramic-coated graphite, metal, or plastics. Up • 53.