Why the study?
Does patch plasty repair improve clinical outcomes compared to linear closure in patients with postinfarction anterior left ventricular aneurysm?
Does patch plasty repair improve clinical outcomes compared to linear closure in patients with postinfarction anterior left ventricular aneurysm?
There is no significant difference in short- and long-term outcomes between linear closure and patch plasty repair for postinfarction anterior left ventricular aneurysms, suggesting the technique should be tailored to individual patient anatomy.
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No outcome differences between techniques; may support anatomy-tailored choice but leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Mukaddirov et al. (2007) studied this question.
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