Sentences with phrase «receiving mechanical valves»

Patients receiving mechanical valves had better survival up until age 70 if the mitral - valve was replaced; patients receiving mechanical valves had better survival up until age 55 if the aortic - valve was replaced.

Beyond the differences in mortality, patients receiving mechanical valves had a lower risk for repeat operations but had an increased risk of bleeding.

Not exact matches

The cumulative incidence of stroke at 15 years was 7.7 percent for patients who received a bioprosthetic valve, compared with 8.6 percent for those who received a mechanical prosthetic valve.

He received a mechanical heart valve / pacemaker last year.