Comparison of Biological and Mechanical Prostheses for Heart Valve Surgery: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Abstract Background: The choice of a mechanical (MP) or biological prosthesis (BP) for patients with valvular heart disease undergoing replacement is still not a consensus. Objective: We aimed to determine the clinical outcomes of MP or BP placement in those patients. Methods: We conducted a systema...

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Main Author: Kiyose,Alberto Takeshi (author)
Other Authors: Suzumura,Erica Aranha (author), Laranjeira,Lígia (author), Buehler,Anna Maria (author), Santo,José Amalth Espírito (author), Berwanger,Otavio (author), Carvalho,Antonio Carlos de Camargo (author), Paola,Angelo Amato de (author), Moises,Valdir Ambrósio (author), Cavalcanti,Alexandre Biasi (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2019
Subjects:
Heart Valve Prosthesis
Bioprosthesis
Metal-on-Metal Joint Prosthesis
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation/trends
Review
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0066-782X2019000300292
Country:Brazil
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