Biology GCSE
Mechanical valves
What Mechanical valves means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Mechanical valves
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Valves made from materials such as metal or polymer, which are very durable but increase the risk of blood clots, so patients usually need anticoagulant medicine for life.
Topics that use Mechanical valves
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