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Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Prep I

Category - Cardiac

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A child having aortic regurgitation has been advised for valve replacement surgery. The parents are concerned to know about the type of aortic valve prosthesis which is suitable for their child. What is the correct answer given by nurse?

Mechanical valve
Bioprosthetic valve
Pulmonary autograft
Aortic homograft

Explanation

Answer- C - The nurse should tell them that pulmonary autograft is suitable for their child. Pulmonary autograft valves are ideal for children and young adults to avoid anticoagulation. Ross procedure: replace the diseased aortic valve with the patient's own pulmonary valve and implant a semilunar valve homograft (e.g. pulmonary valve homograft) in the pulmonary position.

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