Left ventricular reduction operation in ischemic cardiomyopathy: a note of caution.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Surgical reduction has been proposed to reduce left ventricular wall stress and improve geometry in patients with left ventricular failure. We describe 2 cases of direct surgical reduction in ischemic cardiomyopathy. Although left ventricular function improved in both, late ventricular dysrhythmia negated the result.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Heart Ventricles
- Postoperative Complications
- Ventricular Fibrillation