Introduction: Advances in science and technology have given alternative treatment for people with heart valve disease, as is the case for mechanical or biological prostheses. The symptoms, recurrence, medication intake, and possible complications, determine the quality of life of patients undergoing valve replacement surgery. Objective: Compare the QOL among patients with mechanical and biological heart valve prosthesis and determine the relationship with sociodemographic data. Material and methods: A comparative, correlational, prospective and cross study was conducted. The simple random sample (n = 170) included adult patients, both sexes, immediate postoperative and late cardiac valve replacement; partially completed questionnaires were eliminated. Data collection made with a www.medigraphic.org.mx

Comparación de la calidad de vida de los pacientes con prótesis valvular cardíaca biológica y mecánica

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Brian Griffin

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