Using tissue mitral valves in younger patients: A word of caution.

Amr A ArafatHussain AlQattanAshraf ZahraRawan AlghamdiHaneen AlghosoonFaisal AlGhamdiSultan AlamroHanan AlbackrHuda IsmailAdam I AdamKhaled D Algarni Turki B Albacker

Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2022)

Tissue valve degeneration is still an issue even in the new generations of mitral tissue valves. The significant risk of reoperation in patients with mitral tissue valves should be considered when using those valves in younger patients. Mechanical valves remain a valid option for all age groups.

Keyphrases

aortic valve
mitral valve
aortic stenosis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
aortic valve replacement
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
left ventricular
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
left atrial
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
coronary artery disease
atrial fibrillation