Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2879409 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
We believe aortic valve replacement with small-diameter mechanical valves (the ATS-AP valves) in patients with a small annulus provides satisfactory remote prognosis. The use of mechanical valves in elderly patients is considered acceptable with strict clinical monitoring to prevent thromboembolism and anticoagulation therapy-induced complications.
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Authors
Yutaka MD, Yasunori MD, PhD, Takahiro MD, Kazushi MD, PhD, George MD, PhD,