A patient who will undergo surgery in implant a biosynthetic heart valve asks the primary care NP whether any medications will be necessary postoperatively.The NP should tell the patient that it will be necessary to take:

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Patients with biosynthetic valves should receive anticoagulation for 3 months with long-term aspirin prophylaxis.Patients with biosynthetic valves should receive anticoagulation for 3 months (INR goal,2 to 3).Long-term prophylaxis for these patients should include aminosalicylic acid (75 to 100 mg daily),unless AF is present.

A Patient Who Will Undergo Surgery in Implant a Biosynthetic