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Heart, 06/11/09
Rimington H et al. - One year after valve replacement patients can expect a significant improvement in their exercise tolerance and QOL but their physical QOL is unlikely to be normal. Outcome may be improved by treating depression and modifying negative illness beliefs preoperatively.
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