Mitral Valve Replacement in West Bengal

Types of Mitral Valve Replacement

Mechanical valve replacement uses a durable artificial valve that can last a lifetime but requires lifelong blood-thinning medication to prevent clot formation. Bioprosthetic (tissue) valve replacement, made from animal tissue, does not require lifelong blood thinners but may wear out over ten to fifteen years, and the choice between them depends on the patient's age, lifestyle, and ability to manage anticoagulation.