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Quality of Life After Mechanical vs. Biological Aortic Valve Replacement
Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, 06/18/09

Aboud A et al. - Younger patients with mechanical valves and older patients with biological valves had significantly better item scores. In all age groups, men tended to have better scores than women, but a significant difference was noted only in the physical functioning index. The quality of life in patients with mechanical and biological valves was similar at 2 years postoperatively.

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