Comparative study of quality of life before and after mechanical heart valve replacement
- VernacularTitle:心脏机械瓣膜置换手术前后生活质量的对比研究
- Author:
Guoqi QI
;
Xiaodong ZHU
;
Shengshou HU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Heart valve diseases Heart valve prosthesis Heart valve prosthesis implantation Quality of life
- From:
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2003;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To compare the quality of life before and after artificial mechanical heart valve replacement. Methods: From February to June 1998, 115 patients (56 males, 59 females) underwent mechanical valve replacement. The investigation table was filled in one week before the operation and three months postoperatively. Results: There was a notable improvement in patient's physical strength, activity ability, emotion aspect and society home life after operation (P=0.000). In patients with valve-related complications, 64% complained inconvenience in purchasing anticoagulant medicines in the locality, while in patients without valve-related complications, only 39% have such experience. There was significant difference between two groups (P=0.034). 86% of patients with complications worry about the possibility bleeding, while in those with no complications only 55% (P=0.006). Conclusion: Mechanical prosthetic valve replacement significantly improves patient's physical strength, activity ability, emotion and society-home life.
