WorksheetsHow to read Clinical Papers
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is the name of the new standardized definitions created by a group of experts in 2010?
STS
Akins
VARC
EACTS
Which outcome below is NOT considered as Morbidity, according to the Guidelines
SVD
Endocarditis
Thrombosis
Bleeding
Complete the sentence: Early events are events that happen _____ after the procedure
30 days
60 days
45 days
7 days
When reporting Reoperation due to SVD, it is possible to:
Overestimate the real SVD rate
Reflects the exactly SVD incidence data
Underestimate the real SVD rate
Which study design represents the highest level of evidence (check all that apply)
Meta-analyses
Observational studies
Randomized control trials
Case report
In clinical studies, how long follow-up time represents long-term results?
= > 5 years
= > 10 years
= > 8 years
= >12 years
What p-value is considered statistically significant?
p < 0.01
p < 0.03
p < 0.05
p < 0.5
True or false:
Non-structural valve deterioration (NSVD) is defined as Intrinsic permanent changes to the prosthetic valve, including wear and tear, leaflet disruption, pannus, flail leaflet, and / or calcification
True
False
