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Heart Valve Repair & Replacement

Heart valves may either be repaired or replaced, to restore them to normal function. A heart valve replacement is necessary when the valve is degenerated beyond repair. The old valve is removed and replaced with a new valve mechanism, either biological (tissue) or mechanical (artificial). Biological valves are made from animal tissue. Mechanical valves are constructed from metal and cloth.