| Title | Quality of life after aortic valve replacement with tissue and mechanical implants. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2004 |
| Authors | Sedrakyan, Artyom, Patricia Hebert, Viola Vaccarino, David A. Paltiel, John A. Elefteriades, Jennifer Mattera, Zhenqiu Lin, Sarah A. Roumanis, and Harlan M. Krumholz |
| Journal | The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery |
| Volume | 128 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 266-72 |
| Date Published | 2004 Aug |
| ISSN | 0022-5223 |
| Keywords | Aged, Aortic Valve, Female, Heart Valve Prosthesis, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Quality of Life |
| Abstract | We sought to determine whether changes in quality of life at 18 months following aortic valve replacement differ depending on the use of tissue valves or mechanical valves. |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1524-4733.2010.00763.x |
| Alternate Journal | J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. |
