Positive |
Multiple types of grafts: biological and mechanical with guide to who has which (age >65 years biological) 0 – Mentions only one graft 1 – Mentions all but does not offer guide 2 – Mentions all and offers guide
Multiple types of procedure: Thoracotomy, minimally invasive procedure, transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Advantages and disadvantages of biological and mechanical (warfarin, clicking, deterioration) 0 – No evaluation given 1 – Partial evaluation given (for example, advantages of both or advantages and disadvantages of one) 2 – Full evaluation given
In op complications
Post op complications (heartblock, thromboembolism, deterioration)
Indications for surgery — symptoms
Recovery (time off work usually 2–3 months, valve noise)
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Negative |
Misleading in terms of main procedure (for example, transcatheter procedure, minithoracotomy as mainstay)
Bias towards type/make of graft
Provides false information of any sort
Scoring system designed based on:
Information known to be important and likely to be of interest to a patient Previously published test for reliability of internet information12
Aspects of HON guideline criteria11
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