DR MILES DALBY

MBBS BSc MD FRCP FESC

TREATMENTS

Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement

Mechanical valves are very durable and long lasting however they require long term blood thinning (anticoagulation). Biological valves don’t always last as long as mechanical valves, but have the advantage that anticoagulation is usually unnecessary, unless it is required for another indication.

Biological Aortic Valve Replacement

Biological valves don’t always last as long as mechanical valves, but have the advantage that anticoagulation is unnecessary.