RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Very common procedure in Veterinary Practices Here you go Retire.... A lillte education for you!
All you have to do is read - from Univ of Harvard. Which do you think will get better over the coming years with greater scientific advancemts - mechanical or little piggy's
Q. I'm 66 and will be having my aortic valve replaced soon. My surgeon suggested a tissue valve, but he also mentioned that I could get a mechanical valve instead. What are the key differences between these two choices?
A. In general, both types of replacement valves work very well. But there are pros and cons with each one. Historically, a person's age has been the main consideration when choosing between the two. Currently, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association recommend mechanical valves for people under age 50 and biologic (tissue) valves for those over 70. For people like you who fall between those ages, neither type has an absolutely clear advantage over the other.
Mechanical valves are made from a special type of carbon or titanium and other sturdy materials. Their main advantage is their durability: a mechanical valve will usually last for the rest of the person's life. That is why they have been historically favored in younger people with an expected life span of several more decades
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Retiremesouth wrote: Here you go Sunset....A little education for you!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/biological-heart-valve-replacement.php" rel="nofollow noindex ugc noopener" target="_blank">Biological Heart Valve Replacements - Pig, Cow or Human? (heart-valve-surgery.com)<br /> <br /> A</a>ll you need to do is open the link
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