THE ROLE OF SURGERY IN HEART FAILURE - PART 4 ppt
THE ROLE OF SURGERY IN HEART FAILURE - PART 4 ppt
... collagen composition of the extra- cellular matrix that is out of balance [10–12]. Arrhythmia and conductance disturbances are the consequence. Finally, because of the inability of the heart to pump ... related to the size of the devicesdno longer plays a prominent role. The remaining problem with these pumps alludes to throm- boembolic events and potentially long-t...
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THE ROLE OF SURGERY IN HEART FAILURE - part 3 pptx
... hypertrophy during LVAD support. (From Mancini D, Burkhoff D. Mechanical device-based methods of manag- ing and treating heart failure. Circulation 2005;112 :44 4; with permission.) 133 EXPECTATIONS OF SURGEONS ... there is a change in clinical status. However patients who have bio- prosthetic valves may be considered for annual echocardiography after the first 5 years in the ab-...
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THE ROLE OF SURGERY IN HEART FAILURE - part 4 ppsx
... spontaneous or inducible ventricu- lar tachycardia, cryotherapy was also applied to the edges of the resection (50% of cases). Between development of the surgical principles in 19 84 and 2002, the Dor ... after 1 year [47 ]. Failure to improve was associated with more se- vere degenerative changes in the myocyte, includ- ing depletion of sarcomeres, accumulation of...
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THE ROLE OF SURGERY IN HEART FAILURE - part 2 pps
... disease of the elderly, and the prevalence of chronic heart failure increases with advancing age. Currently, chronic heart failure is the most common hospital discharge diagnosis in patients over the ... shortage of donor hearts. Currently, the mainstay of heart failure treatment is pharmacologic and includes angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angio- ten...
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THE ROLE OF SURGERY IN HEART FAILURE - part 6 doc
... result of emerging knowl- edge, new procedures, and technical advances. This article addresses the pathophysiology, the treat- ment options, and their rationale in the setting of life-threatening ... has played a key role in addressing emergent catastro- phes with resultant improvement in mortality and salvage of myocardium in the aftermath of AMI. Surgery has also...
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