valvies

Question 1

What is the antithrombotic therapy for bioprosthetic heart valves?

Answer 1

Aspirin

Bioprosthetic heart valves require a less intensive antithrombotic regimen.

Question 2

What is the antithrombotic therapy for mechanical heart valves?

Answer 2

Warfarin + Aspirin

Mechanical heart valves require more intensive antithrombotic therapy due to higher thromboembolic risk.