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| ‣ |
| Advantage | Disadvantage | Common indication | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ‣ | Last for the rest of life - rarely structural failure | Clot formation, infection | |
| life long warfarin | Young person | ||
| ‣ | No need to take blood thinner | Tear & wear (12-15 yr) | Older person, or unable to take blood thinner |