Elimination of the cloth sewing ring-metal interface in an effort to decrease thromboembolism.
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Surgical Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control*
D001672:Biocompatible Materials