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This review summarizes current surgical therapies and mechanical options aimed at achieving reverse ventricular remodeling to improve ventricular efficiency in heart failure patients.
Knowledge of surgical therapies aimed at improving ventricular efficiency and reversing ventricular remodeling is important for clinicians treating heart failure.
Provides synthesis of surgical options for HF remodeling; leaves open need for RCTs to guide practice.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The aim of this review is to update the cardiovascular clinician on the current status of surgical therapies aimed at achieving reverse ventricular remodeling. RECENT FINDINGS: Relevant research focusing on mechanical options for reverse ventricular remodeling will be referenced and summarized. SUMMARY: Heart failure is a tremendous burden on society in terms of both lives lost and healthcare costs. Knowledge of both medical and surgical therapies aimed at improving ventricular efficiency and reversing ventricular remodeling should be in the armamentarium of clinicians treating heart failure patients.
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McGee et al. (2006) conducted a review in Heart failure. Surgical therapies and mechanical options for reverse ventricular remodeling was evaluated. This review summarizes current surgical therapies and mechanical options aimed at achieving reverse ventricular remodeling to improve ventricular efficiency in heart failure patients.
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