Original paper

What to expect after open heart valve surgery? Changes in health-related quality of life

Volume: 29, Issue: 5, Pages: 1247 - 1258
Published: Dec 24, 2019
Abstract
To (i) describe changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) pre-operatively, at discharge, and 4 weeks after discharge following open heart surgery, (ii) compare the performance of the EuroQol Questionnaire (EQ-5D 5L) and the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) against an anchor-based approach, and to (iii) investigate the association between HRQoL and 180-day readmission. A prospective, consecutive cohort (single-center study)...
Paper Details
Title
What to expect after open heart valve surgery? Changes in health-related quality of life
Published Date
Dec 24, 2019
Volume
29
Issue
5
Pages
1247 - 1258
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