[The internal picture of the disease in subjects with a history of a heart valve prosthetic operation under artificial circulation].

Sensitive, emotional, intellectual, motivation, preoperative and postoperative aspects of the disease pattern were studied in 93 patients who had acquired valvular defects and underwent replacement of the valves in conditions of artificial circulation. The findings provided evidence in support of psychic correction for preoperative preparation of the patients and postoperative restoration of their personality and social status.