Diseases
cardiac valve replacement
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Overview
To replace a heart valve, your doctor removes the heart valve and replaces it with a mechanical valve or a valve made from cow, pig or human heart tissue (biological tissue valve). Biological valves often eventually need to be replaced, as they break down over time.
Symptoms
- procedure not a disease
Causes
- procedure not a disease
Risk factors
- procedure not a disease
Diagnosis
- procedure not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is cardiac valve replacement?
To replace a heart valve, your doctor removes the heart valve and replaces it with a mechanical valve or a valve made from cow, pig or human heart tissue (biological tissue valve). Biological valves often eventually need to be replaced, as they break down over time.
What are the symptoms of cardiac valve replacement?
procedure not a disease
What causes cardiac valve replacement?
procedure not a disease
Which medicines are used for cardiac valve replacement?
warfarin
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