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Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:782-783
© 2005 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

INVITED COMMENTARY

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, 9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226-0099

(E-mail: nicolosi@mcw.edu).

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This article by Emery and colleagues represents a unique experience by a premier surgical group. As noted by the authors, inherent thrombogenicity of the prosthesis and the resultant need for anticoagulation remain the major causes of valve-related events in these patients. At 15 years, the cumulative incidences of thromboembolic and hemorrhagic events reach 15% and 21%, respectively with aortic replacements and they reach 20% and 20%, respectively with mitral valve replacements. These values are important, as . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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