title: An overview of artificial heart valve replacement in infants and children.
abstract: Prosthetic heart valve replacement in infants and children poses unique problems. This article provides an overview of the factors specific to children with regard to indications and timing of valve replacement, types of artificial valves, constraints, and ramifications of valve choice in children. Anticoagulation, pregnancy, and other issues related to long-term management are reviewed.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tong
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants