Prothetic Mitral and Aortic Valves
Below are some of the most commonly used valvular prostheses in the United States.

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Human Aortic Root Cryopreserved human transplant used commonly to treat infection of the aortic valve.		Porcine Aortic Root Aortic valve and ascending aorta with stentless design for improved hemodynamics.		Bovine Pericardial Valve Used in mitral and aortic replacements fashioned from the lining around the cow's heart.
Porcine Aortic/Mitral "Pig" valve sewn to fabric covered stent.		Mitral Annuloplasty Band Used to reinforce mitral valve repairs.		Tilting Disc Mechanical Used in mitral and aortic replacements.
"Ball and Cage" Aortic Of historical interest. These type mechanical valves predominated in the 70-80's		Bileaflet Aortic These valves are designed to be implanted on top of the heart's annulus (skeleton) for improved hemodynamics.		Bileaflet Mechanical Used in mitral and aortic replacements durable and proven track record for reliabilty.