Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Depression in Patients before and after Mitral Valve Replacement/Repair Surgery

Background: Mitral valve disease significantly impacts physical and mental health. Psychological aspects like quality of life (QoL), anxiety, and depression are often overlooked. Studies indicate that surgical interventions can greatly enhance mental health, which is crucial for recovery and overall well-being. Aim: To evaluate the QoL, anxiety, and depression in patients before and 2 weeks after undergoing mitral valve repair/replacement surgery. Materials and Methods: This analytical, longitudinal study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in Maharashtra. Using purposive sampling, patients undergoing mitral valve repair/replacement surgeries who met inclusion criteria and provided informed consent were included in the study. They were interviewed using a sociodemographic proforma, clinical questionnaire, Euro Qol 5D-5L (EQ-5D-5L), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale before and 2 weeks after surgery. Additional information was obtained from the patient’s case files. Results: This study included 60 patients. Before surgery, 73.33% reported decreased sleep, 63.33% reported decreased appetite, the mean scores for QoL assessment were 58.167, 16.67% of participants were borderline depressed, 13.33% of participants were depressed, 20% participants were borderline anxious, and 21.67% of participants were anxious. Two weeks after surgery, 95% of participants reported normal sleep and appetite, and QoL mean scores improved to 83.83. 90% of participants reported no symptoms of depression, and 91.67% of participants reported no anxiety symptoms. Conclusion: Mitral valve repair/replacement surgery is associated with significant alleviation of anxiety and depression symptoms and improves QoL.