Why the study?
Do bovine/pericardial bioprosthetic valves improve durability and reduce thrombosis compared to porcine valves in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement?
Do bovine/pericardial bioprosthetic valves improve durability and reduce thrombosis compared to porcine valves in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement?
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This commentary supports the use of bovine/pericardial valves over porcine valves for aortic valve replacement due to better haemodynamics and lower thrombosis risk.
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