I found several resources that may be helpful in finding a PDF version of a patient's guide to heart valve surgery. Here are some of the most relevant results:
- [1] is a link to a PDF version of "The Patient's Guide to Heart Valve Surgery" from Colorado Mountain College. However, it is unclear if this is the most up-to-date version of the guide.
- [2] is a PDF from Oxford University Hospitals that provides information on heart valve surgery.
- [4] is a patient's guide to valvular heart disease from Cedars-Sinai that includes information on valve replacement surgery.
- [5] is a PDF from Northwestern Medicine that provides surgical instructions for heart valve surgery.
- [6] is a PDF from the University of Maryland Medical System that provides a patient guide to heart valve disease.
It is important to note that while these resources may be helpful, it is always best to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized information and guidance.
Citations:
[1] https://launch.coloradomtn.edu/papersCollection/Book?Academia=The_Patients_Guide_To_Heart_Valve_Surgery%283%29.pdf&trackid=LgM%3A3727
[2] https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/files/090907heartvalvesurgery.pdf
[3] https://www.amazon.com/Patients-Guide-Surgery-Replacement-Repair/dp/0615147038
[4] https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/heart/clinical/valves/patient-guide.html
[5] https://www.nm.org/-/media/northwestern/resources/care-areas/cardiovascular-heart/northwestern-medicine-bcvi-heart-valve-surgical-instructions-nmh.pdf
[6] https://www.umms.org/ummc/-/media/files/ummc/campaigns/heart-valve-disease-guide.pdf?upd=20180310231525