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Trend in proportion of the implanted mechanical versus biological prostheses in the overall cohort (A), in age class 40–49 years (B), and in age class 50–65 years (C). Green line: annual fluctuations in percentages; red line: linear trend; gray area: confidence interval around linear trend.
