Valve Problems

Question 0

Prosthetic tissue

Answer 0

Does not need anticoagulation

Better for pregnancy

Will deteriorate with time and faster with pregnancy but should allow to complete family before needing replacement

Question 1

Prosthetic artificial valve

Answer 1

Needs anticoagulation

Warfarin better than unfractionated heparin

Possibly ok if no more than 5 mg per day

Type, position, choice of anticoagulation and patient compliance all affect thrombosis risk