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Bioprosthetic versus mechanical valves for mitral valve replacement in patients < 70 years: an updated pairwise meta-analysis.

Adham AhmedAhmed K AwadKathryn S VargheseViren S SehgalKenzy HishamJerrin GeorgeRoshan PandeyEamon VegaMia PolizziDave M Mathew
Published in: General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (2023)
The use of MMV in patients < 70 undergoing MVR is associated with lower rates of 30-day/long-term mortality compared to BPV. No significant differences were observed for risk of 30-day/long-term stroke, long-term reoperation, and long-term major bleeding. These findings support the use of MMV in younger patients, although prospective, randomized trials are still needed.
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