Aortic valve replacement
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Aortic valve replacement
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During aortic valve replacement surgery, the diseased or damaged valve is removed and a new artificial valve is sewn in place. The new valve may be either mechanical or made of human or animal (porcine) tissue.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | George Philippides, MD - Cardiology |
| Last Updated | November 17, 2005 |
| Last updated: | November 17, 2005 |
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| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, George Philippides, MD - Cardiology |
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