Glossary/Valve Disease

Bioprosthetic Valve.

A replacement heart valve made from animal tissue (usually pig or cow). Bioprosthetic valves typically last 10 to 20 years and do not require lifelong blood-thinning medication, making them a common choice for older patients.

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What is bioprosthetic valve?

A replacement heart valve made from animal tissue (usually pig or cow). Bioprosthetic valves typically last 10 to 20 years and do not require lifelong blood-thinning medication, making them a common choice for older patients.

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