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Baseline characteristics of adherence to medical advice among artificial mechanical heart valve replacement patients at 2-year follow-up
| Type of medical advice adherence | Number of patients (n) | Adherence rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Adherence to prescribed timing | 2,017 | 94.8 |
| Adherence to prescribed dose | 1,989 | 93.5 |
| Adherence to regular reexamination | 1,954 | 90.8 |
| All 3 of the above | 1,847 | 86.8 |
| Any 2 of the above | 160 | 7.5 |
| Any 1 of the above | 121 | 5.7 |
