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ArticleBMC cardiovascular disorders2025

Analysis of potential categories of quality of life of transcatheter aortic valve replacement patients and discussion of their influencing factors.

Mingming Tang, Dongmei Wang, Fang Xue, Yongxia Chen, Nana Zhang, Jun Wang, Peng Zhao, Tong Zhou

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Mingming TangThe First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China.
Dongmei WangThe First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China.
Fang XueSchool of Nursing, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China.
Yongxia ChenThe First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China.
Nana ZhangThe First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China.
Jun WangThe First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China.
Peng ZhaoSchool of Nursing, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China.
Tong ZhouThe First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, Anhui, 233000, China. 18855262998@163.com.

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Bengbu Medical University Byycx23018Clinical research transformation project of Anhui Province 202427b10020086
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Abstract

backgroundThe prevalence of aortic valve stenosis is on the rise, primarily due to an aging population. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) has emerged as an effective treatment option, especially for patients at high surgical risk. However, the variation in post-TAVR quality of life across patient groups warrants further examination to understand the contributing factors.

objectiveThis study aims to evaluate the quality of life in patients post-TAVR, characterize distinct patient group profiles, and identify key factors that influence their quality of life.

methodsFrom July 2023 to September 2024, 215 TAVR patients were recruited via convenience sampling. Data on sociodemographics and quality of life were gathered using the TAVR-specific quality of life scale. Latent variable growth modeling helped identify quality of life categories and predict influencing factors.

resultsThree categories of TAVR patients were identified based on quality of life: the "High quality of life-high health status" group, the "Medium quality of life-intermediate health" group, and the "Low quality of life-low health status" group. Logistic regression analysis revealed that sleep quality, self-efficacy, and performance on the 30-s chair sit-to-stand test were significant predictors of quality of life.

conclusionThere is considerable variability in the quality of life among TAVR patients. Tailored health management strategies based on specific patient profiles can potentially improve outcomes in these populations.

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Aortic ValveAortic Valve StenosisQuality of LifeTranscatheter Aortic Valve ReplacementAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHealth StatusHumansMaleRisk FactorsSelf EfficacySleep QualityTreatment OutcomeLatent category analysisQuality of lifeTranscatheter aortic valve replacement

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PMCPMC11972541

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