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Originally posted by stonemasonn
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The problem with mechanical valves is that they'll require the patient to go on blood thinning medication for the remainder of their lives….. the problem with the tissue valve is that they'll calcify and lose their mechanical properties leading for them to be replaced after 10-15 years although in many cases much sooner. Some need to be replaced within months or even years.
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Hi ST. From my research I have found that valve leaflet thickening is one issue that cardiocel can overcome when looking at valve repair. Autologous tissue is preferred but harder to get. So adapt treated tissue ticks all the boxes as well as being readily available on the shelf.
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