Which heart valve lasts longer? study follows 3,500 patients for 10 years
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This study looked at over 3,500 patients aged 70 or younger who had mitral valve replacement surgery in Austria between 2010 and 2020. Researchers compared those who got a mechanical valve versus a biological valve to see who lived longer and needed fewer repeat surgeries. The go…
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Last updated May 06, 2026 16:00 UTC