Postoperative answers to a valve-specific questionnaire
| Total (%) | MP (%) | BP (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| If I had to do it over again, would I make the same decision to have surgery? | |||
| Yes/probably | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| I do not know | 11 | 7 | 13 |
| Probably not/absolutely not | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Is there a valve sound that bothers me?* | |||
| Frequently/always | 6 | 22 | 0 |
| Occasionally | 11 | 32 | 4 |
| Never/rarely | 83 | 47 | 96 |
| Following my valve surgery, the frequency of doctor visits and blood tests bothers me | |||
| Frequently/always | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| Occasionally | 25 | 29 | 24 |
| Never/rarely | 67 | 57 | 70 |
| The possibility of complications due to my implanted valve concerns me | |||
| Frequently/always | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Occasionally | 26 | 29 | 25 |
| Never/rarely | 70 | 68 | 71 |
| I am concerned about possible bleeding caused by my anticoagulant medication | |||
| Frequently/always | 7 | 11 | 5 |
| Occasionally | 25 | 32 | 23 |
| Never/rarely | 69 | 57 | 73 |
| I am afraid that my valve may fail | |||
| Frequently/always | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Occasionally | 16 | 18 | 15 |
| Never/rarely | 82 | 79 | 83 |
| I am afraid that I may need another valve operation | |||
| Frequently/always | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Occasionally | 22 | 7 | 27 |
| Never/rarely | 74 | 89 | 68 |
*p<0.05 MP versus BP groups.
BP, bioprosthetic valve; MP, mechanical valve.