Thromboembolism and hemorrhage related to anticoagulation remain a major concern in elderly patients with mechanical valves. Clinical results following isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) with tilting disk and bileaflet prostheses in patients aged over 70 years were analyzed and compared with results in patients aged <45 years.

Mechanical valve prosthesis is a valid option for aortic valve replacement in the elderly

Onorati, Francesco;
2004-01-01

Abstract

Thromboembolism and hemorrhage related to anticoagulation remain a major concern in elderly patients with mechanical valves. Clinical results following isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) with tilting disk and bileaflet prostheses in patients aged over 70 years were analyzed and compared with results in patients aged <45 years.
2004
Adult; Aged; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Postoperative Complications; Prosthesis Design; Risk Factors; Time Factors; Aortic Valve; Heart Valve Prosthesis
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