Dr. Ma\u00f1ez<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
A solution for younger people<\/h3>\n
According to Dr. Ma\u00f1ez, the finding also represents a new alternative for young people who need valve replacement. For these patients, biologic valves are not a good option, since they would have to undergo high-risk surgery every 10 years<\/strong>. This forces them to use mechanical metal valves, which are permanent but require lifelong anticoagulant therapy. Treatment with anticoagulants must be carried out under close medical supervision and involves the risk of uncontrolled bleeding.<\/p>\n“Being able to opt for biological valves would bring a clear improvement in the safety and quality of life of these younger patients, as well as a saving of resources for healthcare systems<\/em>,” Dr. Ma\u00f1ez<\/strong> points out.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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