What Is the Average Lifespan of Biologic and Mechanical Heart

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is the average lifespan of biologic and mechanical heart valve replacements?

• A) 1 to 5 years
• B) 5 to 10 years
• C) 10 to 15 years
• D) indefinite

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Definitions:

Conditioning Phase

A stage in physical training focused on developing specific physical or performance attributes, such as strength, endurance, or skill.

Workout

A session of physical exercise or training performed to improve fitness, health, or physical performance.

Minutes

A unit of time equal to sixty seconds or one-sixtieth of an hour.

Perceived Exertion Scale

A self-assessment tool used to measure the intensity of one's physical activity based on personal sensations of effort, breathlessness, and fatigue.