Prosthetic Heart Valves, despite their improvements over the last few decades, can be subject to complications and dysfunction. Mechanical prosthetic valves have an expected lifespan of approximately 10 to 20 years, with many lasting longer. For biological valves, the lifespan is generally shorter (5 to 15 years). However, the durability varies according to individual factors, valve type, and patient health. Although their greater durability, Mechanical Heart Valves are more pro-thrombotic than biological valves, and their dysfunction may be associated, for […]