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Cardiovascular Devices
Mitral mechanical replacement proves safe for pregnant women
September 8th, 2005
Mitral mechanical replacement proves to be safe for pregnant women with rheumatic disease. Scientists in Italy performed "a follow-up study to assess long-term survival, valve-related complications, and pregnancy outcomes in young rheumatic women undergoing isolated mitral mechanical replacement. The influence of prosthetic type on outcomes was also investigated." "Between 1975 and 2003, 267 isolated mitral mechanical prostheses were implanted. Follow-up reached 3707.8 patient-years, reported L. S. De Santo and colleagues. "Actuarial survival at 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years was 97% ±0.01%, 90.4% ±0.017%, 85.3% ±0.023%, 82.3%...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-09-08)
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