Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq
Cardiology
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Hello doctor,
I have grade 2 to 3 heart murmur and moderate aortic valve stenosis. I just wanted to know, which valve is preferred, a metal mechanical or a plastic valve? Which lasts longest? Which is quietest? Is there a best brand to request?
Hello,
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The selection of valve material like a bioprosthetic valve or metallic valve depends upon many factors such as age of patient, comorbidities, previous thoracic surgeries, previous radiotherapy, risk or redo surgery and risk of anticoagulation and its complications. Usually metallic valves last longer and are implanted in young patients and bioprosthetic valves are implanted in those aged more than 65 years. Please send echocardiography report of patient and tell your medical history so that I can guide you accordingly.
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