| Surgery for the failing heart after myocardial infarction. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19028641 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Function follows form and this maxim provides an understanding of the pathophysiology of congestive heart failure following myocardial infarction. The heart fails as it enlarges and becomes more spherical. Surgical methods to treat dilated ischemic cardiomyopathy have evolved and been applied to thousands of patients worldwide. Known as "surgical ventricular restoration", or SVR, the operation reduces left ventricular volume and restores the ventricle towards a more conical normal shape. Global systolic function is improved. Mechanical synchrony is restored. Arrhythmias are largely abated. Neurohumoral mediators that stimulate continued ventricular enlargement are largely reduced. Finally, there is marked and sustained symptomatic improvement of congestive heart failure post-infarction patients after SVR. |
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Authors:
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Constantine L Athanasuleas; Gerald D Buckberg |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anadolu kardiyoloji dergisi : AKD = the Anatolian journal of cardiology Volume: 8 Suppl 2 ISSN: 1308-0032 ISO Abbreviation: Anadolu Kardiyol Derg Publication Date: 2008 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-11-25 Completed Date: 2009-02-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101095069 Medline TA: Anadolu Kardiyol Derg Country: Turkey |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 93-100 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama 35294, USA. cathanasuleas@mac.com |
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Heart Failure
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surgery* Humans Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular / physiopathology*, surgery Myocardial Infarction / surgery* Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / physiopathology*, surgery Ventricular Function / physiology* Ventricular Remodeling / physiology |
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