Surgical Treatment of Left Ventricular Aneurysms: A Comparison of Long-term Follow-up of Left Ventricular Function for Classic Aneurysmectomy and Endoaneurysmorrhaphy Techniques
HEART SURGERY FORUM, vol.12, no.5, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 12 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2009
- Doi Number: 10.1532/hsf98.20091066
- Journal Name: HEART SURGERY FORUM
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective: Myocardial infarction may be complicated by the formation of a left ventricular (LV) aneurysm that distorts the normal elliptical geometry of the ventricle to produce a dilated spherical ventricle with limited contractile and filling capacities. One of the consequences is congestive heart failure, which may be refractory to medical therapy and require surgical treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate LV function in the late term following repair of LV aneurysm.