Publications by authors named "Hege Andersen Amofah"

Objectives: Sleep disturbances and delirium are frequently observed complications after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and transcutaneous aortic valve implantation (TAVI), especially in octogenarian patients. However, a knowledge gap exists on patient experiences of sleep and delirium. In particular, patients' long-term sleep and delirium experiences are unknown.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates sleep quality and insomnia in octogenarians after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) or transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), highlighting the importance of sleep during the recovery phase.
  • Results showed that SAVR patients faced more insomnia later in recovery, while TAVI patients had more insomnia earlier; however, total sleep time and sleep efficiency were similar for both groups, averaging 6.4 hours of sleep per night.
  • Overall, octogenarians experienced disrupted sleep and increased daytime sleep post-surgery, with distinct sleep patterns emerging between those who underwent SAVR and TAVI.
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