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Rheumatology
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Vasculitis
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Relapsing polychondritis
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Aortitis
In a young patient with relapsing polychondritis and aortitis which has led to severe aortic valve regurgitation, is there any preference for a mechanical versus bioprosthetic valve replacement?
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