Analysis reveals in-hospital mortality rates following mechanical valve replacements in patients with rheumatic heart disease, highlighting critical care needs.
Background and objectivesMechanical valve replacement is a primary treatment for rheumatic heart disease, yet prosthesis-related adverse outcomes remain underreported in India. This study aimed to examine the in-hospital mortality rate among patients who underwent prosthetic heart valve replacement surgeries in the past five years.
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