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After receiving a general anesthetic, an incision will be made in the chest to expose the heart. Cardiopulmonary bypass (to a heart-lung machine) will be instituted since this procedure requires direct visualization of the heart muscle
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMyocardial resection is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the heart muscle is removed.
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What are the morbidity and mortality rates for myocardial resection?
In the study of 245 patients, ventricular reconstruction by myocardial resection was found to have an associated in-hospital mortality rate of 78.1%.
What is myocardial resection used to treat?
Myocardial resection is done to improve the stability of the heart function or rhythm. Also known as endocardial resection, this open-heart surgery is done to destroy or remove damaged areas.
What is the purpose of myocardial resection?
Myocardial resection is done to improve the stability of the heart function or rhythm. Also known as endocardial resection, this open-heart surgery is done to destroy or remove damaged areas of the heart that cause life-threatening heart rhythms.
Who has myocardial resection?
Patients are not limited by age, race or sex when being evaluated for myocardial resection surgery. Patients who experience angina, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and pulmonary edema (fluid on the lungs) are candidates for this procedure.
Who performs myocardial resection?
Electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons and cardiologists, specially trained in cardiac electrical signaling and ventricular reconstruction have undergone specific training in these procedures.
What are some good books about myocardial resection?
"Cardiac Surgery: Operative Technique" by Donald B. Doty is a comprehensive resource on various cardiac surgery procedures, including myocardial resection. "Cardiac Surgery: A Complete Guide" by Sharon L. Hunt provides detailed information on surgical techniques for cardiac conditions, including myocardial resection. "Cardiac Surgery: Safeguards and Pitfalls in Operative Technique" by Siavosh Khonsari offers insights into the nuances and challenges of cardiac surgical procedures.
What organizations have more information about myocardial resection?
American Heart Association. 7320 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231. (800) 242-8721 or (888) 478-7653. .
What risks are involved with myocardial resection?
The procedure involves opening the heart, so the person is at risk for the complications associated with major heart surgery, such as stroke, shock, infection, and hemorrhage.
What conditions are contraindicated for myocardial resection?
right heart failure, elevated left ventricular enddiastolic pressures, and pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the circulation around the lungs).
When is it appropriate to do a myocardial resection?
This is major surgery and should be the treatment of choice only after medications have failed and the use of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (a device that delivers electrical shock to control heart rhythm) has been ruled out.
What are alternatives are there to myocardial resection in the prevention arrhythmia generation?
new techniques allow for minimally invasive procedures to be performed, including radiofrequency ablation performed in an electrophysiology laboratory with mild sedation, instead of general anesthetic.
What aftercare is involved with myocardial resection?
Immediately after surgery, the patient will be transferred to the intensive care unit for further cardiac monitoring. Any medications to improve cardiac performance will be weaned as necessary to allow the native heart function to return.
