Patient perspectives of prosthetic heart valve choice and anticoagulation in patients with rheumatic heart disease: a semi-quantitative study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Patient perspectives of prosthetic heart valve choice and anticoagulation in patients with rheumatic heart disease: a semi-quantitative study

  • By

  • Shownok Saha

  • Danielle Gelbart

  • Francesco Pirone

  • David J. McCormack

  • Nishith N. Patel

  • June 8, 2026

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    The study surveyed 138 rheumatic heart disease patients to understand their prosthetic heart valve choices and anticoagulation experiences.

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    A majority of patients (61%) received bioprosthetic valves, influenced significantly by their surgeons and cardiologists.

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    Many patients expressed a desire to avoid warfarin and reoperation, highlighting concerns about anticoagulation management.

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    Post-operative follow-up was inadequate, with 34% of patients not seeing a cardiologist and 47% not visiting a dentist.

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    The study suggests implementing an evidence-based education program for healthcare professionals to improve patient decision-making.

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Patient perspectives of prosthetic heart valve choice and anticoagulation in patients with rheumatic heart disease: a semi-quantitative study

  • by Shownok Saha, Danielle Gelbart, Francesco Pirone, David J. McCormack, Nishith N. Patel

  • June 8, 2026

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