Choosing the most appropriate valve operation and prosthesis
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2002 September;69(9):688-690, 693-694, 696-698, 700, 703
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ABSTRACTRepairing a diseased heart valve is usually better than replacing it. However, repair is not always feasible. No valve is ideal, and patients should be informed of the risks associated with each. The decision requires close discussion among the patient, the physician, and the surgeon.