Valvular heart disease often requires surgical intervention in the form of valve replacement surgery. Prosthetic valves need to be carefully chosen considering long-term outcomes and the possibility of complications in young patients. 1 The optimum choice between mechanical and biological valves for these patients depends on several factors, including patient age, life expectancy, willingness of medication adherence, and impact on quality of life. 2 References: Milewski RK, Habertheuer A, Bavaria JE, Fuller S, Desai ND, Szeto WY, Korutla V, Vallabhajosyula P. Selection of prosthetic aortic valve and root replacement in patients younger than age 30 years. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
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