Health-related quality of life of patients after mechanical valve replacement surgery for rheumatic heart disease in a developing country
Conclusions
This first investigation of the HRQoL of people in a developing country after VR surgery for RHD found significant improvement from surgery with this improvement generally sustained. The lack of improvement in mental health requires further exploration as does the influence of an isolated MVR, age and gender.
Source: Heart Asia - Category: Cardiology Authors: Thomson Mangnall, L. J., Sibbritt, D. W., Fry, M., Windus, M., Gallagher, R. D. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
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